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The DECAF Trial challenged the long-held medical assumption that caffeine triggers irregular heart rhythms by investigating its actual impact on patients with atrial fibrillation. Researchers conducted a randomized experiment where one group continued drinking caffeinated coffee while the other practiced complete abstinence following a heart procedure. Surprisingly, the data revealed that those who consumed at least one cup of coffee daily experienced a significantly lower rate of arrhythmia recurrencecompared to those who avoided it. Ultimately, the study suggests that moderate coffee…
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