Citation

Forman J, Aizer A, Young CR. Ann. Emerg. Med. 1997; 29(1): 178-180.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, American College of Emergency Physicians, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/s0196-0644(97)70326-3

PMID

8998103

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.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Bulimia; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Drug Overdose; Female; Humans; Myocardial Infarction