A Case of Ischemic Stroke in Young Patient Associated with Marijuana Use
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
;
: 47-50, 2020.
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| ID: wpr-836420
ABSTRACT
A 21-year-old female patient complaining of hemiparesis was diagnosed with right middle cerebral artery infarction. No risk factor was found, despite an extensive young-age stroke work-up, except her history of marijuana use. The patient had smoked marijuana for treating depression for more than five years. Magnetic resonance angiography showed multifocal intra- and extracranial stenoses, suggesting cannabinoid-induced vasculopathy. Since the use of illicit drugs has increased nationwide, physicians should consider it as a possible cause of a stroke due to an unknown etiology.
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Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
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2020
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