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Does caffeine really make pacs and pvcs worse? i have rare pacs and pvcs. my cardiologist made it out like i would go into cardiac arrest if i consumed a chocolate protein shake. the only caffeine i get is through chocolate. my pcp said its fine?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

The response to caffeine is extremely variable. It can be assessed by a trial of caffeine intake during a period of ambulatory cardiac monitoring, which is very easy to do. One's cardiologist can do this assessment.

Answered 4/15/2023

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