PRIMARY STUDY
Marijuana-induced ST-elevation myocardial infarction in adolescents and young adults: A case report and comprehensive review of literature
Key Findings: This case report discusses a rare occurrence of an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), heart attack, in a 19-year-old patient with only a history of chronic cannabis use. An in-depth literature follows.
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Sample Size: 1
Study Result: Negative
Research Location(s): United States
Year of Pub: 2024
Cannabinoids Studied: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Receptors Studied: CB1
Citation: Padda I, Mahtani AU, Farid M, Fabian D, Nigussie B, Piccione G, Kavarthapu A, Sethi Y, Htyte N. Marijuana-induced ST-elevation myocardial infarction in adolescents and young adults: A case report and comprehensive review of literature. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2024 Feb;49(2):102225. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102225. Epub 2023 Nov 29. PMID: 38040213.
