Synthetic Cannabis and Acute Ischemic Stroke (P6.259)

CONCLUSIONS:These cases introduce a previously unreported association between synthetic cannabis use and ischemic stroke in young adults. Our two cases had risk factors for ischemic stroke but were otherwise young and healthy and the onset of their deficits occurred within hours after first-time exposure to synthetic cannabis. Synthetic cannabis use is an important consideration in the investigation of stroke in young adults.Disclosure: Dr. Bernson-Leung has nothing to disclose. Dr. Leung has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kumar has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Case Reports Source Type: research