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Case Studies | Cardiology Science | India | Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023

Cannabis Usage and Prothrombotic Milieu: A Case Report of 38 years Old Cannabis Addict with Multiple Thrombotic Events

Shivendran Madhurai Shanmughasundaram ^[3] | Dolly Mathew ^[8]

Abstract: A 38 Years Old male, Presented with AWMI, within a Window period of 10 hours. Patient is an alcoholic, smoker and a cannabis addict. Past history of Genito urinary TB; successfully completed anti tuberculous treatment. Patient was taken for coronary angiogram which showed LAD proximal total thrombotic occlusion. Primary angioplasty was done to LAD with Drug eluding stent. Post procedure he was evaluated for cause of young MIand Carotid artery Doppler was done. It showed Right Internal carotid artery thrombus. USG abdomen also showed small thrombosis in Abdominal aorta. Pt was started with antiplatelet and anticoagulant and he stopped cannabis post event, now stable post 4 months of follow up.

Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome, Cannabis, delta - 9 - Tetrahydrocannabinol

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023,

Pages: 1246 - 1248