Myocardial infarction resulting from caffeine overdose in an anorectic woman.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 20-year-old bulimic woman ingested 20 g of caffeine in a suicide attempt. After being evaluated and discharged from the emergency department, she was readmitted with ECG changes and ultimately found to have sustained a subendocardial infarction. This case highlights the wide-ranging health consequences of eating disorders and the toxicity of caffeine overdose.
Medical subject headings
- Bulimia
- Caffeine
- Central Nervous System Stimulants
- Myocardial Infarction