Summary
A 54-year-old man in England had a stroke after drinking eight energy drinks each day. His stroke symptoms included high blood pressure and muscle weakness. Once he stopped drinking energy drinks, his blood pressure returned to normal.
Key Facts
- The man drank eight energy drinks daily, each with 160 mg of caffeine.
- He suffered from an ischemic thalamic stroke, linked to these drinks.
- Ischemic stroke is a type of stroke caused by blocked blood flow to the brain.
- His blood pressure was dangerously high at 254/150 mmHg.
- After stopping energy drinks, his blood pressure normalized within a week.
- The case report in the BMJ journal suggests increased regulation of energy drinks could be beneficial.
- Health professionals recommend questioning young patients about energy drink consumption.
