Myocardial infarction and marijuana

Clin Toxicol. 1979 Apr;14(4):433-8. doi: 10.3109/15563657909010604.

Abstract

Myocardial infarction in the virtual absence of risk factors occurred in a 25-year old man shortly after smoking a cigarette containing marijuana. Subsequent coronary arteriography was normal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cannabis*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / chemically induced*
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Edema / chemically induced
  • Pulmonary Edema / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography