Abstract
Cannabinoids, the bioactive components of marijuana, have adverse cardiovascular consequences,
including symptomatic sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest and ventricular asystole. Physicians
should be aware of these deleterious consequences which can appear in otherwise healthy
persons who are chronic marijuana users.
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Publication history
Published online: April 11, 2017
Accepted:
March 20,
2017
Received:
February 22,
2017
Footnotes
☆The authors have no financial or other conflicts of interest to disclose.
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