Medical Memoranda MEDICURNAL 1523 attacks, occurring between 8.30 and 9 a.m., were noted to follow runs of coupled ectopic beats, and recurrent ventricular fibrillation was shown by E.C.G. (Fig. 1). Each attack either terminated spontaneously or was terminated by external cardiac massage, but the basic dysrhythmia of coupled ventricular ectopic beats persisted.

Energy drink consumption has increased over the past decade. It is associated with several common side effects including diarrhea, heartburn, and dyspepsia. Energy drinks have been proposed as a rare but potential cause of acute pancreatitis. This paper investigates a unique case of energy drink–induced pancreatitis and further explores current literature on this topic. This study stresses the importance of asking all patients presenting with acute pancreatitis about their daily energy drink consumption, especially if the cause is unknown.

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