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

Caffeine Consumption and Cardiac Arrhythmia Risks in Pediatric and Adolescent Populations: A Comprehensive Review

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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.