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Can caffeine intoxication cause supraventricular tachycardia/atrial fibrilation?
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Yes: In susceptible people, yes - but not in everyone.
Answered 8/17/2013
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Caffeine: Overdose of caffeine can cause svt or atrial fibrillation.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: Some people are sensitive to caffeine and can get svt/ atrial fibrillation from larger doses. Binge drinking of alcohol can precipitate atrial fibrillation in some people ("holiday heart").
Answered 9/28/2016
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