Caffeine-related atrial fibrillation

Am J Ther. 2010 Sep-Oct;17(5):e169-71. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e3181df8cf8.

Abstract

We present a case of caffeine-induced atrial fibrillation which spontaneously reverted to normal sinus rhythm. Caffeine is a methylxanthine alkaloid that can cause various supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. It is important to improve public awareness of the potential adverse effects of high consumption of caffeine-containing products as fatal and serious events can occur.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / chemically induced
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / drug therapy
  • Atrial Fibrillation / chemically induced*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / drug therapy*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / physiopathology
  • Caffeine / adverse effects*
  • Caffeine / pharmacology
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart Rate
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Caffeine