Patients often ask questions about the safety of caffeinated soft drinks, coffee and other drinks that contain caffeine. There have been many studies of caffeine over decades, and to date, the vast majority indicate that there is no adverse effect on heart health with normal doses.
Energy drinks, on the other hand, are a problem and should be avoided. In this video, Steven Nissen, MD, the Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, explains why.





