Unlimited use of cola or rhododendron pollen honey can trigger unusual fainting and arrhythmia symptoms, new study results presented in brief presentations at EHRA EUROPACE meeting.

" Excess consumption of Coca-Cola can also cause a significant loss of potassium (hypokalemia), QT prolongation on the ECG and the development of potentially life-threatening arrhythmias, according to Pannochka, an online publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old.. net In particular, the study describes the case of a 31-year-old woman who was hospitalized with a traumatic syncope.

After ruling out other problems (including a family history of sudden death, digestive symptoms, and metabolic or hormonal disturbances), doctors tested the patient for low blood potassium levels of 2.4 mmol/L, and QTc (QT interval. Normal blood levels of this substance are known to be in the range of 3.5 to 5.1 mmol/L.. For women, the normal QTc should be slightly less than or equal to 450 ms..

If more severe symptoms appear, syncope, seizures, complete atrioventricular block, and even in some cases fatal tachyarrhythmias may occur..

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