How much can synthetic cannabinoid damage the heart? A case of cardiogenic shock following resistant ventricular fibrillation after synthetic cannabinoid use
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, cilt.46, sa.9, ss.605-609, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 46 Sayı: 9
- Basım Tarihi: 2018
- Doi Numarası: 10.1002/jcu.22581
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.605-609
- Anahtar Kelimeler: K2, marijuana, spice, stunned myocardium
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
New substances are constantly being added to the content of synthetic cannabinoids (SCs). SCs can affect the cardiovascular system and cause hypotension and bradycardia, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, prolonged QTc, and Mobitz type II atrioventricular block. However, no cases associated with ventricular fibrillation (VF) have been reported to date. We report a case of a 26-year-old male patient admitted to the emergency department due to altered consciousness after SC use and requiring prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation due to resistant VF and cardiogenic shock.