Transient electrocardiographic changes following smoking cannabis

Transient electrocardiographic changes following smoking cannabis

Abstract We report a case of transient ECG abnormalities (negative T waves in the inferior leads) associated with presyncope related to acute cannabis consumption; after a few hours the ECG returned normal. Although pathophysiological mechanisms are not clear, it might be hypothesize a mismatch betw...

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Main Authors: Giacomo Mugnai, Cristina Longo, Chiara Zaltron, Francesca Prevedello, Paolo Segalina, Claudio Bilato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-02-01
Series:Journal of Arrhythmia
Subjects:
cannabis
ECG
repolarization abnormalities
sinus tachycardia
sympathetic hyperactivity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/joa3.12271
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Summary:Abstract We report a case of transient ECG abnormalities (negative T waves in the inferior leads) associated with presyncope related to acute cannabis consumption; after a few hours the ECG returned normal. Although pathophysiological mechanisms are not clear, it might be hypothesize a mismatch between increased oxygen demand and decreased oxygen supply or a marked hyperactivation of the sympathetic nervous system.
ISSN:1880-4276
1883-2148

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