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Life-Threatening Thrombosis After Large Amounts of Nitrous Oxide Use

Authors :
Gustaf McMahon, MD
Frida Lönnberg, MD
Gargi Gautam, MD
Anna Ågren, MD, PhD
Johanna Nordmark Grass, MD, PhD
Anwar J. Siddiqui, MD, PhD
Source :
JACC: Case Reports, Vol 29, Iss 9, Pp 102312- (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2024.

Abstract

This case report highlights the development of severe, life-threatening thrombotic complications after chronic recreational use of large quantities of nitrous oxide in a 21-year-old patient. In young patients presenting with thromboembolism and nitrous oxide abuse, swift identification of symptoms and management is critical.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26660849
Volume :
29
Issue :
9
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
JACC: Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.66b38d82643e434db312f5341550aae3
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102312