Cannabis can augment thrombolytic properties of rtPA: Case report of an intracranial hemorrhage in a heavy cannabis user
Cannabis is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs in the United States and is considered to have several adverse health effects. There is evidence suggesting that its recreational use is associated with both increased cardio- and cerebrovascular events. Recently, multiple cases of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes associated with cannabis use were reported in the literature (Goyal et al., 2017). It has been suggested that cannabis can affect cerebral auto-regulation and vascular tone leading to vasoconstriction and acute ischemic stroke.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Amar Shere, Hemant Goyal Source Type: research
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