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 : JCU
Adnan YamanogluOzgur Sogut

Abstract

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.

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