Caffeine and Arrhythmias: Time to Grind the Data

Aleksandr Voskoboinik; Jonathan M Kalman; Peter M Kistler

doi:10.1016/j.jacep.2018.01.012

Caffeine and Arrhythmias: Time to Grind the Data

JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2018 Apr;4(4):425-432. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2018.01.012.

Authors

Aleksandr Voskoboinik¹, Jonathan M Kalman², Peter M Kistler³

Affiliations

¹ Alfred Heart Centre, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
² Department of Cardiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
³ Alfred Heart Centre, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. Electronic address: peter.kistler@baker.edu.au.

PMID: 30067480
DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2018.01.012

Abstract

The interaction between arrhythmia episodes and certain lifestyle factors such as obesity and alcohol is well established. There is significant public and professional interest in the role of caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea, and energy drinks in cardiovascular health. However, many widely held beliefs are not supported by evidence. This study provides a comprehensive review of the impact of caffeinated beverages on cardiac rhythm.

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; caffeine; coffee; sudden cardiac death.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Arrhythmias, Cardiac* / chemically induced
Arrhythmias, Cardiac* / metabolism
Arrhythmias, Cardiac* / physiopathology
Caffeine*
Central Nervous System Stimulants*
Coffee
Energy Drinks
Humans
Myocardial Contraction* / drug effects
Myocardial Contraction* / physiology
Tea

Substances

Central Nervous System Stimulants
Coffee
Tea
Caffeine