Left main coronary artery thrombus after cannabis consumption: a case report. Issue 6 (14th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Matta, Anthony; Elenizi, Khaled; Elbaz, Meyer; Roncalli, Jerome
• Editors: Dimitriadis, Kyriakos; De Biase, Chiara; Xaplanteris, Panagiotis; Thomson, Ross; Thomson, Ross
• Is Part Of: European heart journal. Volume 5:Issue 6(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06-14
• Subjects: Cannabis -- Left main -- Coronary thrombosis -- Case report -- Anticoagulation therapy; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytab179
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2514-2119

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Left main coronary thrombus is a rare angiographic finding associated with serious outcomes such as sudden death and cardiogenic shock. Rupture of an underlying atherosclerotic plaque is the main risk factor. The role of cannabis consumption in the pathophysiology of acute cardiovascular disease is controversial. Case presentation: We present a case of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction characterized by a mobile left main coronary thrombus in a young male cannabis consumer successfully treated with manual aspiration, dual anti-platelet, and unfractionated heparin therapy. Conclusion: Cannabis consumption could be a risk factor for coronary artery thrombosis. The pathophysiology mechanism of action is not well understood. Reaching an optimal management is a potential challenge for physicians.