Meagan Shreve has shared a warning after her husband, Aaron Shreve, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest that doctors believe was linked to energy drink use.
One night in January, Aaron woke up feeling unwell, with his heart racing. At first, they thought it might be anxiety. He insisted on going to the hospital, and shortly after arriving, his heart stopped. Medical staff rushed to resuscitate him, performing chest compressions to save his life. The experience was deeply traumatic for his family.
Afterward, Aaron’s heart was closely monitored for several weeks. Doctors ran extensive tests but found no underlying heart disease or structural problem. According to Meagan, specialists eventually concluded that dehydration combined with heavy caffeine intake was the most likely cause.
She said her husband had been drinking two to three energy drinks a day, along with coffee. Doctors told them there was “essentially nothing wrong” with his heart outside of that.
Health experts advise adults to limit caffeine and consume it in moderation, noting that some people are more sensitive than others. High intake can affect heart rhythm, especially when fluids are low.
Meagan now urges others to stop drinking multiple energy drinks a day. She warns that even healthy people can face serious risks and says the experience is something her family will never forget.