Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis Use
Emergency Cardiology Literature Review & Updates with Dr. Amal Mattu
HPI
A 32-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with gradually worsening chest pain throughout the day. She has no significant medical history and no known cardiac risk factors. She reports frequent marijuana use but denies tobacco use, alcohol consumption, or any other illicit drug use. The following ECG is obtained:
Before watching this week’s workout, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself these questions:
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- Can young patients without known cardiac risk factors have STEMI?
- Would you activate the cath lab on this patient?
- Is habitual marijuana use associated with increased risk of MI?
