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Caffeine and the Young Heart A Systematic Review of Arrhythmogenic Risks in Children and Adolescents

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  • N. Oeffl

  • M. Koestenberger

  • H. Sallmon

  • S. Kurath-Koller

  • June 26, 2026

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    Caffeine is widely consumed by adolescents, often through coffee, tea, soft drinks, and energy drinks.

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    High doses of caffeine can lead to cardiovascular, neuropsychological, hepatic, and renal complications.

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    Adolescents have a higher risk of adverse cardiovascular effects from caffeine due to limited prior exposure.

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    The review identified 12 articles reporting arrhythmias or electrocardiographic abnormalities linked to caffeine in youth.

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    Among 39 patients with caffeine-related cardiac issues, one case resulted in death from refractory ventricular fibrillation.

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Caffeine and the Young Heart A Systematic Review of Arrhythmogenic Risks in Children and Adolescents

  • by N. Oeffl, M. Koestenberger, H. Sallmon, S. Kurath-Koller

  • June 26, 2026

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