Malolos Cathedral, Bulacan, Philippines. The Kalayaan Tree (Tree of Freedom), located near the front of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception in the historic city of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines. The siar tree was planted by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo during a lull in the Malolos Convention.
Introduction: Energy drinks and highly caffeinated drinks comprise some of the fastest growing products of the beverage industry, often targeting teenagers and young adults. Cardiac arrhythmias in children related to high caffeine consumption have not been well described in the literature. This case series describes the possible association between the consumption of highly caffeinated drinks and the subsequent development of atrial fibrillation in the adolescent population.
âHigh doses of caffeine can increase the heart rate (the number of heartbeats per minute).â âMost of the time, palpitations and irregular heartbeats are harmless.â âA heart-rate monitor is a device that shows your heartbeats per minute - a measure of your effort.â âAn average teen like them has 60 to 75 heartbeats per minute.â âThus, it is important to inquire about the use of over-the-counter medication in pregnant women who complain about palpitations or extra heartbeats.â