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World Journal of Emergency Medicine ›› 2012, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (4): 305-307.doi: 10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2012.04.012

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ST elevation myocardial infarction in a young patient after ingestion of caffeinated energy drink and ecstasy

Shlomo Hanan Israelit, Algxander Strizevsky, Bennidor Raviv()   

  1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
  • Received:2012-07-03 Accepted:2012-10-20 Online:2012-12-15 Published:2012-12-15
  • Contact: Bennidor Raviv E-mail:b_raviv@rambam.health.gov.il

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Caffeinated energy drinks are widely used worldwide. They are associated with a variety of adverse effects and are of concern to health authorities, yet there is still scarce information about their adverse effects and inadequate awareness among medical personnel.

METHODS: Case description and discussion of a patient presenting to the emergency room after overdose of energy drinks in combination with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).

RESULTS: Despite best medical efforts, the patient died of fatal cardiac arrhythmias. There is a paucity of information about adverse effects of energy drinks.

CONCLUSION: Although energy drinks are widely used, there is a lack of awareness in the population and medical staff about their hazards.

Key words: Energy drink, Caffeine, MDMA