April 2017 PMID 28446495

Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Volume Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Consumption on ECG and Hemodynamic Parameters.

Emily A Fletcher, Carolyn S Lacey, Melenie Aaron, Mark Kolasa, Andrew Occiano, Sachin A Shah

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192
Peak: 1 in Dec 2019
across 5 sources since Dec 2019

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall discussions demonstrate interest and moderate agreement, with some posters referencing key details such as the increased QT interval and blood pressure, and others questioning the study's scope by highlighting small sample sizes or calling it just a case study. The tone varies from serious and analytical to dismissive, reflecting the mixed depth of engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most responses acknowledge the relevance of the study, though some seek to contextualize or doubt the findings, reflecting moderate support.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show a reasonable level of curiosity and concern about the study's implications, but some dismiss the topic as marginal or trivial.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects like ECG and blood pressure effects, indicating thoughtful engagement, but others simply mention the publication without deeper analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the study has some influence in raising awareness about energy drinks' health effects, though it’s not seen as a groundbreaking or universally impactful discovery.

Abstract in brief

  • This study compared the effects of a high-volume energy drink and caffeine alone on ECG and blood pressure in 18 healthy young volunteers, finding that the energy drink caused a greater increase in the corrected QT interval at 2 hours and higher systolic blood pressure at 6 hours.
  • Both drinks raised systolic blood pressure initially, but the energy drink's effect was sustained longer, with significantly higher blood pressure at 6 hours compared to caffeine alone; other parameters like heart rate and diastolic BP showed no differences.
  • The findings suggest that high-volume energy drinks may have more significant impacts on heart rhythm and blood pressure than caffeine, highlighting the need for larger clinical trials to better understand these effects and the role of additional ingredients in energy drinks.]

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Shaper
@ShaperResearch · X

https://t.co/55sGIY8jp7 Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Volume Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Consumption on ECG and Hemodynamic Parameters Journal Of The American Heart Association Emily A Fletcher et al, 2018 SHAPER's Take: Fletcher et al.'s research underscores the

Jun 27, 2024 · 1 like · 28 followers View post →
JAHA
@JAHA_AHA · X

2017 (tie): Randomized Controlled Trial of High‐Volume Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Consumption on ECG and Hemodynamic Parameters https://t.co/W1kLcCKNIZ https://t.co/m67w6u4fTg

Jan 10, 2020 · 31,330 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

Ed:QTc延長

Jul 31, 2025 · 3,734 followers View post →
Roronoa95c
@Roronoa95c · X

Si vous me croyez pas voici une des nombreuses études https://t.co/XYeJv8MjpJ

Nov 12, 2023 · 3,504 followers View post →
Hem Empatik hem Sempatik
@Hemempatikhems1 · X

@ilayovic Emily, A. ve ark., “Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Volume Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Consumption on ECG and Hemodynamic Parameters”, Journal of the American Heart Association, Cilt 6, Sayı 5, s. 1-9, 2017.

Aug 17, 2022 · 595 followers View post →
Vitality
@Vitalityyyyyy · X

@reiiyko @FranckPerbet @gassiza @pixelonTWT @Royyoruno @kami_koz C'est une étude de cas, donc une seule personne. J'en ai d'autres sur respectivement 18 personnes, 17 personnes et 18 personnes. https://t.co/cJ2YxJR8LL https://t.co/DhXpLxf8Xu https://t.co/YV6n8qgEe9

Oct 4, 2023 · 147 followers View post →

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tune
@keisuke4713 · X

Ed:QTc延長

Jul 31, 2025 · 3,734 followers View post →
Shaper
@ShaperResearch · X

https://t.co/55sGIY8jp7 Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Volume Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Consumption on ECG and Hemodynamic Parameters Journal Of The American Heart Association Emily A Fletcher et al, 2018 SHAPER's Take: Fletcher et al.'s research underscores the

Jun 27, 2024 · 1 like · 28 followers View post →
Roronoa95c
@Roronoa95c · X

Si vous me croyez pas voici une des nombreuses études https://t.co/XYeJv8MjpJ

Nov 12, 2023 · 3,504 followers View post →
Vitality
@Vitalityyyyyy · X

@reiiyko @FranckPerbet @gassiza @pixelonTWT @Royyoruno @kami_koz C'est une étude de cas, donc une seule personne. J'en ai d'autres sur respectivement 18 personnes, 17 personnes et 18 personnes. https://t.co/cJ2YxJR8LL https://t.co/DhXpLxf8Xu https://t.co/YV6n8qgEe9

Oct 4, 2023 · 147 followers View post →
Adam
@PwningOrpheus · X

@Deadon775 @barryonash @healthbyjames https://t.co/LJ3DCGZ14L

Feb 1, 2023 · 59 followers View post →
Edina
@Internistin_RG · X

Randomized Controlled Trial of High‐Volume Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Consumption on ECG and Hemodynamic Parameters | Journal of the American Heart Association https://t.co/wBgbSmqIJZ

Oct 26, 2022 · 59 followers View post →
Hem Empatik hem Sempatik
@Hemempatikhems1 · X

@ilayovic Emily, A. ve ark., “Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Volume Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Consumption on ECG and Hemodynamic Parameters”, Journal of the American Heart Association, Cilt 6, Sayı 5, s. 1-9, 2017.

Aug 17, 2022 · 595 followers View post →
JAHA
@JAHA_AHA · X

2017 (tie): Randomized Controlled Trial of High‐Volume Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Consumption on ECG and Hemodynamic Parameters https://t.co/W1kLcCKNIZ https://t.co/m67w6u4fTg

Jan 10, 2020 · 31,330 followers View post →
ろびんさん
@Robin0x0G · X

英語読める人はこっちやな。私は読めん

Dec 16, 2019 · 102 followers View post →