Cardiovascular complications induced by cannabis smoking: a case report and review of the literature.
Cannabis is generally considered a drug of low toxicity. Although attention has focused on its neuropsychiatric effects, little has been given to cardiovascular side effects. Here we report a case of atrial tachyarrhythmias following cannabis use, and review the literature on its cardiovascular effects and complications.
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Department of Cardiac and Vascular Science, St George's Hospital Medical School, Cranmer Terrace, London, UK. bacfisher@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy