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Toxic Effects of Marijuana on the Cardiovascular System

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CARDIOVASCULAR TOXICOLOGY
Volume 12, Issue 2, Pages 143-148

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HUMANA PRESS INC
DOI: 10.1007/s12012-011-9150-y

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Cannabis; Acute coronary syndrome; Arrhythmias; Syncope; Brugada syndrome

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We present a case of marijuana-induced ST segment elevation mimicking Brugada syndrome in a young man. Cannabis can have a multitude of effects on the different organ systems of the body; we take a closer look at its effects on the cardiovascular system, including acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias and congestive heart failure.

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