[Cannabis and acute coronary syndrome with ST segment elevation].

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris)

Unité de cardiologie interventionnelle, faculté de médecine de Sousse, CHG de Gonesse, centre de prévention et de réadaptation cardiaque Léopold-Bellan-d'Ollencourt, 38, route de Choisy, 60170 Tracy-Le-Mont, France. Electronic address:

Published: December 2013

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Cannabis is the most common substance of drug abuse in the world and has euphoric and hallucinogenic effects. Its cardiovascular effects are well-known. However, there is limited information concerning cannabis-induced acute coronary syndrome and the exact contribution of cannabis smoking to coronary artery disease. We report and discuss a case of ST-Elevation acute coronary syndrome occurring in a young patient aged 24 years, who was a heavy cannabis smoker.

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