Arrhythmias

Twenty-seven new, life-threatening cardiac events reported by Atkins-type dieters

Published in Cardiovascular Week, January 12th, 2004

Life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias have emerged as one of the most serious potential risks reported by dieters on a high-protein, high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, says an updated report issued by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).

Since November when PCRM issued its first report, 244 additional patients have contacted the nonprofit via its online registry to report illnesses and fatalities linked to following a high-protein diet.

"One of the most striking findings in the new group of registrants is the large number of people reporting acute heart problems, especially cardiac arrhythmias," said Amy Joy Lanou, PhD, PCRM's...

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Source: Cardiovascular Week (2004-01-12)

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