1. [Coronary thrombosis and cannabis abuse: a case report].
- Author
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Rodella L, Zanini G, Del Magro F, Foresti AL, Papa I, Bellandi F, Virgillo A, and Pasini GF
- Subjects
- Male, Humans, Adolescent, Coronary Angiography, Coronary Vessels, Marijuana Abuse complications, Coronary Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Coronary Thrombosis etiology, Acute Coronary Syndrome complications, Cannabis adverse effects, ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction complications
- Abstract
Marijuana consumption is growing up becoming very common especially between young people. 9-THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, acts on the endocannabinoid system having different cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, and sudden cardiac death. We present the case of a young man from Gambia with no cardiovascular risk factors, marijuana consumer, presenting to the emergency department with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. At coronary angiography, thrombotic left anterior descending coronary artery subocclusion was documented. We also describe the association between acute coronary syndrome and cannabis abuse.
- Published
- 2023
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