RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Atrial fibrillation precipitated by tyramine containing foods. JF British Heart Journal JO Heart FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Cardiovascular Society SP 205 OP 206 DO 10.1136/hrt.57.2.205 VO 57 IS 2 A1 L H Jacob A1 D B Carron YR 1987 UL http://heart.bmj.com/content/57/2/205.abstract AB Episodes of atrial fibrillation that occurred after meals developed in a 60 year old man with a history of ischaemic heart disease. The attacks were precipitated by precursors and metabolites of tyramine and tyramine containing foods and drinks, in the absence of monoamine oxidase inhibitors. The patient has remained free of atrial fibrillation for the past twelve months on a diet that does not contain tyramine.