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December 13, 2025
Man shocks doctors with extreme blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks
His blood pressure was 254/150. Readings of 180/120 are considered an emergency.
TL;DR
- A UK man suffered a stroke and hypertensive crisis with blood pressure of 254/150 mm Hg.
- Doctors were initially unable to identify the cause of his extremely high blood pressure.
- The man revealed he drank eight high-potency energy drinks daily.
- The combination of ingredients in energy drinks may contribute to cardiovascular risks.
- Upon stopping energy drink consumption, his blood pressure returned to normal, and he was taken off medication.
- The man still experiences lingering effects from the stroke eight years later.
- Researchers suggest energy drink intake may increase cardiovascular disease and stroke risk, and this risk may be reversible.
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