Man shocks doctors with 254/150 blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks
21 hours ago
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- A man in his 50s suffered a mild stroke after consuming excessive energy drinks.
- His blood pressure reached dangerously high levels (254/150 mm Hg), leading to a hypertensive crisis.
- Medical tests showed no underlying health issues, smoking, or drug use.
- CT and MRI scans revealed artery spasms in his brain and dead tissue in the thalamus, causing the stroke.
- The case highlights potential severe health risks linked to excessive energy drink consumption.