Cardiac arrest: a case-based review

doi:10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2014.03.002

Abstract

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Coffee is commonly consumed among young people in China. However, consumers are rarely aware of physically adverse effects as a result of excessive consumption of caffeine.
DATA SOURCES: A literature search using multiple databases was performed for articles published with concentration on meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials.
RESULTS: Excess coffee consumption is also a risk of primary cardiac arrest especially in young people. Treatment modalities include activated charcoals, beta-blockers, vasopressin and hemodialysis when necessary.
CONCLUSION: Coffee consumers should be advised not to routinely take more than moderate coffee.

Key words: Cardiac arrest, Coffee, Young people

Li Yan, Yi Huang, Shu-sheng Li. Cardiac arrest: a case-based review[J]. World Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2014, 5(3): 171-174.

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