- Eurasian Journal of Toxicology
- Vol: 3 Issue: 1
- Acute atrial fibrillation developed after consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drink
Acute atrial fibrillation developed after consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drink
Authors : Emin UYSAL, Hakan ÇELİK, Süleyman SOLAK
Pages : 21-22
Doi:10.51262/ejtox.693814
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Publication Date : 2021-03-30
Article Type : Other
Abstract :Energy drinks are mostly consumed for joy and to, increase physical performance and attention. The popularity of consumption of energy drinks mixed with alcohol is increasing every day. Consumption of such mixtures could result in cardiac arrhythmias or even cause cardiac arrest. In this case report we present a young and healthy male patient with a complaint of palpitations, who developed acute atrial fibrillation after consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drink.Keywords : Energy drink, alcohol, atrial fibrillation, young adult