A case of ventricular tachycardia precipitated by caffeine: a rare occurrence

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2019-10
Authors
Kumar, Dharminder
Bhat, Sanjeev
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Medip Academy
Abstract
The effects of caffeine vary according to the dose and patient. Thus, there is no bright line defining thresholds. Here, we present an unusual case of ventricular tachycardia precipitated by a dose of 450-500 mg of caffeine in a healthy 33-year-old man.
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Arrhythmia, Caffeine toxicity, Coffee, Ventricular tachycardia, Wide QRS complex tachycardia
Citation
Kumar Dharminder, Bhat Sanjeev. A case of ventricular tachycardia precipitated by caffeine: a rare occurrence. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2019 Oct; 7(10): 3925-3927
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/211683
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International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences