Drinks Tied to Heart Risk

An American Heart Association analysis of more than 28,000 voluntary FDA reports found cardiac arrest was reported about 11 times as often with caffeine- and stimulant-containing products as with products without them; nearly 45% of related cardiovascular-event reports involved adults aged 18 to 34. Researchers said the preliminary observational findings show an association, not proof that the products caused the events, and may be affected by incomplete reporting and other factors. They advised young people to monitor caffeine use and seek medical help for symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain or fainting.

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