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Cardiovascular complications induced by cannabis smoking: a case report and review of the literature
Blood Pressure Unit, Department of Cardiac & Vascular Science, St George’s Hospital Medical School, Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 0RE
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Dr B Fisher
Dept of Rheumatology, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF, UK; bacfisher{at}yahoo.com
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.
Keywords: cannabis; cardiovascular system; arrhythmia
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