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Postgrad Med J 2009;85:80-83 doi:10.1136/pgmj.2008.070425
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Cannabis and stroke: is there a link?

  1. B R Thanvi1,
  2. S D Treadwell2
  1. 1
    South Warwickshire General Hospital, Warwick, UK
  2. 2
    Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
  1. Dr B R Thanvi, South Warwickshire General Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick CV34 5BW, UK; bthanvi{at}hotmail.com
  • Received 6 April 2008
  • Accepted 17 October 2008

Abstract

Stroke associated with drug abuse has been frequently reported, particularly in young patients. The most commonly implicated drugs include cocaine, heroine, and amphetamines. Despite its widespread abuse, cannabis associated stroke is only infrequently reported. The cause and effect association between cannabis use and stroke is not firmly established. Presuming that cannabis may cause stroke, potential pathophysiologic mechanisms are not known. In this paper, we shall review the literature linking cannabis use and stroke and possible mechanisms supporting this link.

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  • Competing interests: None declared.

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