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Hi Alan,

There is a-fib and a-flutter. Was a-flutter covered in the study?

Also, limiting caffeine is a generalization offered by many clinicians about heart health. Yet my electrophysiological cardiologist tells me that brewed coffee in moderate amounts doesn’t cause a-fib or flutter. He warns against caffeinated energy drinks. I’ve seen research that moderate amounts of caffeine is good for health in general and heart health.

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Hi Gary. Your doctor knows best for you of course. Regarding the study, they did not look for A Flutter only A Fib. Hope you're all well and enjoying the sunshine.

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I am saying that research on caffeine consumption is nuanced and worth asking your doctor. The doctor I see is a very nerdy type and knows the research deeply. I’m writing again because people may resist looking into health concerns if doing so threatens to interfere with their lifestyle. I would have quit caffeine if told it was a risk.

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Thanks for clarifying Gary. I'll see if there are any recent studies on caffeine and cardiac issues.

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Hello! When I click on the link for the Action for The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act, I get a message saying that the site can't be reached. Could you provide the link again? Thanks.

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I am so sorry and thank you for finding it - Here it is the link https://pirg.org/take-action/support-the-affordable-prescriptions-for-patients-act/

I sent out the correction. I rea;;y appreciate you telling me

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