Atrial fibrillation in an adolescent--the agony of ecstasy.
Ecstasy (MDMA), a popular drug of abuse among teenagers, is thought to be "relatively" safe. A case of atrial fibrillation following the ingestion of ecstasy in a previously well adolescent is presented. Emergency room physicians should consider ecstasy abuse in the differential diagnosis of young patients presenting with atrial fibrillation.
Pediatric Cardiology, North Shore-Lij Hospital-9 Tower, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA.
Ashish
A
Madhok
Robert
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Boxer
Devyani
D
Chowdhury
D000293:Adolescent; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000652:urine; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000652:urine
D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine