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Toxic Effects of Marijuana on the Cardiovascular System

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We present a case of marijuana-induced ST segment elevation mimicking Brugada syndrome in a young man. Cannabis can have a multitude of effects on the different organ systems of the body; we take a closer look at its effects on the cardiovascular system, including acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias and congestive heart failure.

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    Balaji Pratap & Aleksandr Korniyenko

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Pratap, B., Korniyenko, A. Toxic Effects of Marijuana on the Cardiovascular System. Cardiovasc Toxicol 12, 143–148 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12012-011-9150-y

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