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ReviewPediatric reports2024

Acute Cardiovascular Effects of Simultaneous Energy Drink and Alcohol Consumption in Young Adults: A Review of Case Reports.

Victor Azarm, Jan-Philipp Link, Guido Mandilaras, Pengzhu Li, Robert Dalla-Pozza, André Jakob, Nikolaus Alexander Haas, Felix Sebastian Oberhoffer, Meike Schrader

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Review in Pediatric reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review
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  3. Regulatory Efforts and Health Implications of Energy Drink Consumption by Minors in Poland.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Victor AzarmDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, 81377 Munich, Germany.
Jan-Philipp LinkDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, 81377 Munich, Germany.
Guido MandilarasDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, 81377 Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-9341-3055
Pengzhu LiDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, 81377 Munich, Germany.
Robert Dalla-PozzaDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, 81377 Munich, Germany.
André JakobDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, 81377 Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-3580-2268
Nikolaus Alexander HaasDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, 81377 Munich, Germany.
Felix Sebastian OberhofferDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, 81377 Munich, Germany.
Meike SchraderDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, 81377 Munich, Germany.ORCID 0009-0000-1488-751X

Funding

Deutsche Herzstiftung F/08/23
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

(1) Background: The aim of this review was to identify and summarize adverse cardiovascular health events associated with the simultaneous consumption of energy drinks (ED) and alcohol. Potential prevention strategies and the implementation of research toward the underlying mechanisms for these pathologies were highlighted to emphasize the need for further investigation and to encourage more attention to this field. (2) Methods: The PubMed database was searched for case reports linked with adverse cardiovascular events after simultaneous ED and alcohol consumption. Inclusion criteria were: the reported age of the patient is between 16 and 35 years and confirmed co-consumption of EDs and alcohol. All relevant articles that met the inclusion criteria were fully read and all relevant data was extracted. The extracted data was summarized and presented in this review of cases. (3) Results: In total, 10 cases were identified. The analysis showed that mainly young adults (median age = 24.5 years), in particular men (80%) were affected. The three parts of the cardiovascular system affected were heart rhythm (42%), myocardial function (33%), and coronary arteries (25%). In 3 cases the outcome was fatal. Moreover, preexisting health conditions and/or potential trigger factors were present in 60% of selected cases. (4) Conclusions: This review of case reports suggests that the simultaneous consumption of EDs and alcohol can lead to adverse cardiovascular health events and even incidents with fatal outcomes were reported. Potential trigger factors and preexisting health conditions seem to increase the probability of adverse cardiovascular health events. Consumers should be informed about the potential risks and follow responsible consumption behavior to prevent future health events. More systematic studies are needed to determine the acute effects on the cardiovascular system in young adults.

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adverse effectsalcoholarrhythmiaatrial fibrillationcaffeinecardiovascularcase reportdeathenergy drinkpreventionyoung adults

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PMID39189286
PMCPMC11348372

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