How Many Cups of Coffee Does It Take to Cause a Heart Attack?
How Many Cups of Coffee Does It Take to Cause a Heart Attack?
• No increase in atrial fibrillation or PACs with coffee nor MI.
• Small, clinically insignificant increase in PVCs.
• Overall conclusion:
• Coffee is not dangerous for the heart.
• Take-home message:
• Drink your coffee without fear — just not 1.7 million cups.
Source& Date: January 23, 2026-Medscape
Studies:
1) CRAVE Study (Coffee & Arrhythmias)
2) Baylin (Coffee & MI)