Cardiovascular complications induced by cannabis smoking: a case report and review of the literature

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作者
Fisher, BAC [1 ]
Ghuran, A [1 ]
Vadamalai, V [1 ]
Antonios, TF [1 ]
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[1] St George Hosp, Sch Med, Dept Cardiac & Vasc Sci, Blood Pressure Unit, London SW17 0RE, England
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10.1136/emj.2004.014969
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R4 [临床医学];
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1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
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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