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This report is the first to describe coronary vasospasm, diagnosed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in an adolescent, resulting from marijuana abuse. A previously healthy 17-year-old male patient with severe chest pain, electrocardiographic changes, and urine test positive for cannabis, was
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a clinical condition that was first described in 2004. The syndrome may occasionally be observed in long-term cannabis users and is characterized by a set of features: severe cyclic nausea and vomiting, recurrent epigastric or periumbilical pain, relief of
The usage of marijuana and its legalization has been growing rapidly, being abused by a wide range of age groups. Its effects on the heart are well known, but coronary artery vasospasm causing ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) from Marijuana alone is rather lesser known. Herein, we report a
Coronary vasospasm is a well-known entity causing acute chest syndrome and can lead to myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias, and even sudden cardiac death. While there are extensive case series showing the association of coronary vasospasm with cocaine, studies reporting marijuana-induced
With the rise of the number of states fully legalizing marijuana, the use of this substance in the United States is at an all-time high. This increasing legalization gives the impression that marijuana is rather safe. However, multiple reports by our groups and others documented serious
Smoking cannabis is a rare cause of myocardial infarction. We report a 29-year-old man who presented with acute coronary syndrome following consumption of a type of cannabis with the street name 'Kerala Ganja'. KG is smuggled into Sri Lanka from India; it is grown in the south Indian state of Kerala
With the increasing use of marijuana globally, including in pediatric populations, healthcare providers see more adverse health effects associated with this substance. This report details a case presentation of cardiac ischemia in an adolescent male associated with marijuana use. The patient
Marijuana is the most widely used recreational drug across the United States. Ongoing efforts to legalize marijuana, as well as the drug's increasing popularity contribute to the marijuana's reputation as having a low risk profile. Marijuana's association with adverse cardiovascular events, such as
We report a case of a man in his 40s presented to the emergency department twice, 1 month apart, with severe ischaemic sounding chest pain within 1 h of smoking marijuana on both occasions. He had elevated serial biomarkers and ischaemic electrocardiogram changes. His coronary angiograms on both
Marijuana is the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the USA. A 35-year-old man with a medical history of marijuana abuse is admitted to the hospital due to crushing substernal chest pain. ECG shows evolving ST-segment elevation with a rise in cardiac enzymes, consistent with ST-elevation
Cannabis smoking, which has euphoric effects, is consistently increasing in Europe. Smoking cannabis is a rare trigger of acute myocardial infarction (MI) by inducing coronary artery spasm. Some cases who have thrombus formation in acute coronary artery and no serious atherosclerotic lesions have
Marijuana is the most widely abused "recreational" substance in the United States, with highest prevalence in young adults. It is reported to cause ischemic strokes, hepatitis, anxiety, and psychosis. Although it is associated with dose dependent tachycardia and can lead to coronary vasospasm, it
Cannabis is a frequently used recreational drug that potentially imposes serious health problems. We report three cases where recent and/or chronic use of marijuana led to severe cardiac dysfunction. All three patients collapsed at home and required cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with initial