The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome (P1.115)

Conclusions: RCVS can lead to serious health consequences, including death. It is unclear whether the increased RCVS secondary to marijuana is due to greater physician awareness of RCVS and marijuana use or to increased consumption after legalization. Regardless, RCVS and marijuana warrants further study.Disclosure: Dr. Wagner has received personal compensation for activities with Genentech, Inc., as a speakers bureau member. Dr. Leonard has nothing to disclose. Dr. Jensen has nothing to disclose. Dr. Farrell has nothing to disclose. Dr. Farrell has nothing to disclose. Dr. McCarthy has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bar-Or has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Wagner, J., Leonard, J., Jensen, J., Farrell, L., Jensen, A., McCarthy, K., Bar-Or, D. Tags: Neuroepidemiology: Cerebrovascular Disease Source Type: research