title: Toxic effects of marijuana on the cardiovascular system.
abstract: We present a case of marijuana-induced ST segment elevation mimicking Brugada syndrome in a young man. Cannabis can have a multitude of effects on the different organ systems of the body; we take a closer look at its effects on the cardiovascular system, including acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias and congestive heart failure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, 1111 Amsterdam Avenue, Clark 7, New York, NY 10025, USA. bpratap@chpnet.org
authors.forename: Balaji
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pratap
authors.forename: Aleksandr
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Korniyenko
mesh_terms: D054058:Acute Coronary Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D053840:Brugada Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000187:drug effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000503:physiopathology; D055815:Young Adult