Open AccessRandomized Controlled Trial of High‐Volume Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Consumption on ECG and Hemodynamic Parameters
Author(s) -
Fletcher Emily A.,
Lacey Carolyn S.,
Aaron Melenie,
Kolasa Mark,
Occiano Andrew,
Shah Sachin A.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.116.004448
Subject(s) - medicine , caffeine , blood pressure , crossover study , heart rate , diastole , cardiology , qt interval , anesthesia , hemodynamics , placebo , alternative medicine , pathology
Caffeine in doses <400 mg is typically not considered arrhythmogenic, but little is known about the additional ingredients in energy drinks. We evaluated the ECG and blood pressure (BP) effects of high-volume energy drink consumption compared with caffeine alone.