| Marijuana as a trigger of cardiovascular events: speculation or scientific certainty? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17005273 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in the United States. Cardiovascular complications in association with marijuana use have been reported during the past three decades. In view of the elevated public interest in this drug's role in pharmacotherapy in the recent years and the aging population of long-term marijuana users from the late 1960s, encounters with marijuana-related cardiovascular adversities may be silently on the rise. The purpose of this article is to increase awareness of the potential of marijuana to lead to cardiovascular disease. Here, we will discuss the physiologic effects of marijuana and include a comprehensive review of the studies and case reports that provide supportive evidence for marijuana as a trigger of adverse cardiovascular events, including tachyarrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, vascular complications, and even congenital heart defects. |
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Authors:
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Arash Aryana; Mark A Williams |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2006-09-26 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of cardiology Volume: 118 ISSN: 1874-1754 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2007 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-23 Completed Date: 2007-08-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8200291 Medline TA: Int J Cardiol Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 141-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street-GRB-109, Boston, MA 02114, USA. aaryana@partners.org |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Angina Pectoris / chemically induced Cannabis / adverse effects* Cardiovascular Diseases / chemically induced* Female Heart Defects, Congenital / chemically induced Humans Male Middle Aged Myocardial Infarction / chemically induced Paternal Exposure / adverse effects Psychotropic Drugs / pharmacology Street Drugs / adverse effects, pharmacology Tachycardia / chemically induced Tetrahydrocannabinol / pharmacology Vasoconstriction / drug effects |
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0/Psychotropic Drugs; 0/Street Drugs; 1972-08-3/Tetrahydrocannabinol |
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