humulene and ST-Elevation-Myocardial-Infarction

Marijuana consumption is growing up becoming very common especially between young people. 9-THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, acts on the endocannabinoid system having different cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, and sudden cardiac death. We present the case of a young man from Gambia with no cardiovascular risk factors, marijuana consumer, presenting to the emergency department with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. At coronary angiography, thrombotic left anterior descending coronary artery subocclusion was documented. We also describe the association between acute coronary syndrome and cannabis abuse.

Topics: Acute Coronary Syndrome; Adolescent; Cannabis; Coronary Angiography; Coronary Thrombosis; Coronary Vessels; Humans; Male; Marijuana Abuse; ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Cannabis smoking is considered the most popular illicit drug used worldwide. We present the case of a 26-year-old male with ST elevation myocardial infarction and heart failure subsequent to cannabis smoking abuse. We searched the literature regarding acute myocardial infarction following cannabis smoking and the possible pathophysiologic mechanisms.

Topics: Adult; Cannabis; Coronary Angiography; Coronary Vessels; Electrocardiography; Humans; Male; Marijuana Smoking; ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction; Ultrasonography, Interventional