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Story summary
- A United Kingdom case report links eight energy drinks daily (over 1.2 grams caffeine) to an ischemic thalamic stroke in a man in his 50s.
- On hospital admission, his blood pressure reached 254/150 mm Hg.
- After ceasing the drinks, his blood pressure normalized, and he discontinued all medications within weeks.
- Experts urge public awareness of high caffeine intake dangers, especially for vulnerable groups such as teens.
