Torsades de Pointes due to Excessive Marijuana Use in a Susceptible Patient
There are several recent reports of tetrahydrocannabinol vaping-related sudden cardiac arrest, and the mechanisms are unclear. We report a unique case of a 19-year-old female who suffered documented prolonged QTc leading to Torsades de pointes and cardiac arrest in the setting of frequent marijuana...
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Main Authors: | Vivek D. Shah, Adeba Mohammad, Shuktika Nandkeolyar, Liset Stoletniy, Tahmeed Contractor |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Cardiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6621496 |
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