Recreational drug use and RCVS: should toxicity screens become standard in RCVS diagnostics? (P2.284)

CONCLUSIONS: As we transition into a new culture of researching marijuana derivatives to treat a multitude of neurologic diseases including pain syndromes, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis we must also consider the vasoactive properties of the substance and potential vascular complications. This also raises the importance of improving drug screening in such patients with high suspicion of RCVS on admission and identifying high risk patients to prevent further vascular complications. Study Supported by:Disclosure: Dr. Mirchandani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Khan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wajnsztajn has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: RCVS and Malignant Cerebral Edema Source Type: research