ST elevation myocardial infarction in a young patientafter ingestion of caffeinated energy drink and ecstasy.

Background: Caffeinated energy drinks are widely used worldwide. They are associated with a variety of adverse effects and are of concern to health authorities, yet there is still scarce information about their adverse effects and inadequate awareness among medical personnel.

Methods: Case description and discussion of a patient presenting to the emergency room after overdose of energy drinks in combination with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).

Results: Despite best medical efforts, the patient died of fatal cardiac arrhythmias. There is a paucity of information about adverse effects of energy drinks.

Conclusion: Although energy drinks are widely used, there is a lack of awareness in the population and medical staff about their hazards.