PRIMARY STUDY
Marijuana as a Cause of Diffuse Coronary Vasospasm Leading to Cardiac Arrest
Key Findings: This case study presents a subject who experienced a heart attack following cannabis use due to coronary vasospasm. The electrocardiogram revealed ST-segment elevations, and labs showed an elevated troponin. Other causes for cardiac arrest were ruled out.
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Sample Size: 1
Study Result: Negative
Research Location(s): Pakistan, United States
Year of Pub: 2023
Cannabinoids Studied: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), JWH-x Synthetic Cannabinoids, Cannabinoid (unspecified), Synthetic Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Unspecified
Ligands Studied: Epinephrine, Serotonin
Citation: Khan MA, et al. Marijuana as a Cause of Diffuse Coronary Vasospasm Leading to Cardiac Arrest. Cureus. 2023; 15:e38026. doi: 10.7759/cureus.38026
Authors: Khan MA, Khan FH, Khan HB, Brabham D
