ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Normal Coronary Arteries after Consuming Energy Drinks
S Michael Gharacholou1, Nkechinyere Ijioma2, Emma Banwart3
1Division of Cardiology, Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare, La Crosse, WI, USA; Division of Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Case Reports in Cardiology
|February 17, 2017
Summary
Young adults consuming energy drinks experienced acute myocardial infarction. This case highlights potential cardiac risks, including ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, linked to energy drink consumption.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Energy drinks are widely consumed by young individuals.
- Adverse cardiac events associated with energy drinks are infrequently reported.
Observation:
- A 27-year-old male presented with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
- The patient reported recent energy drink consumption.
Findings:
- Coronary angiography showed no obstructive coronary disease.
- Cardiac troponin levels were elevated.
- Echocardiography and cardiac MRI revealed anterior wall motion abnormalities and late gadolinium enhancement.
- Intracoronary Doppler studies excluded endothelial dysfunction and microvascular disease.
Implications:
- This case suggests a potential link between energy drink consumption and myocardial infarction in young adults.
- Abstinence from energy drinks led to symptom resolution.
- Further research is warranted to understand the cardiovascular risks of energy drinks.
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