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Case Reports
. 2001 May 21;174(10):520-1.
doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2001.tb143404.x.

Caffeine-induced cardiac arrhythmia: an unrecognised danger of healthfood products

M E Cannon  1 , C T Cooke, J S McCarthy
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Caffeine-induced cardiac arrhythmia: an unrecognised danger of healthfood products

M E Cannon et al. Med J Aust. .

Abstract

We describe a 25-year-old woman with pre-existing mitral valve prolapse who developed intractable ventricular fibrillation after consuming a "natural energy" guarana health drink containing a high concentration of caffeine. This case highlights the need for adequate labelling and regulation of such products.

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