“Can caffeinated drinks trigger heart palpitations?”

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“Can caffeinated drinks trigger heart palpitations?”

I love soda and coffee and I recently started to have heart palpitations. Can caffeinated drinks trigger heart palpitations?

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**Binoy Singh** Cardiologist Yorktown Heights, NY · Accepted Answer

Binoy Singh Cardiologist Yorktown Heights, NY

Yes

Binoy K. Singh, MD FACC

**Gerald Lewis** Cardiologist Taupo, NZ · Accepted Answer

Gerald Lewis Cardiologist Taupo, NZ

Yes, they can slightly increase palpitations, especially atrial fibrillation, but in most cases, they are quite safe.

Regards,

Gerald Lewis, MD