Illicit stimulants and ventricular arrhythmias: a longitudinal cohort study
Abstract Background and Aims: Ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation underlie many sudden cardiac deaths, but common lifestyle factors that predict…
cardiac arrest
Knowledge and Awareness About the Basics of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Saudi Population
Abstract Introduction According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, accounting for…
The Impacts of Vaping on the Cardiovascular System: A Systematic Review of Case Reports
Abstract Currently, cigarette smoking remains a global epidemic, with approximately one billion tobacco smokers worldwide, despite declines in use. Vaping…
Contemporary nationwide trends in major adverse cardiovascular events in young cannabis users without concomitant tobacco, alcohol, cocaine use
Abstract BACKGROUND: Cannabis use has increased among young individuals in recent years. Although dependent cannabis use disorder (CUD) has been…
Impact of atrial fibrillation on pulmonary embolism hospitalization: Nationwide analysis
Abstract Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrythmia affecting approximately 1–2 % of the adult population.…
Pulmonary Hypertension Is Associated with Worse Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for Sick Sinus Syndrome
Abstract Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a condition of the sinoatrial node that arises from a constellation of aberrant rhythms,…
Marijuana as a Cause of Diffuse Coronary Vasospasm Leading to Cardiac Arrest
Abstract Marijuana is considered as the most popular illicit drug around the world. It has numerous cardiovascular effects with myocardial…
Marijuana Use and Stress Cardiomyopathy in the Young
Abstract Background Increased accessibility, recreational use, and regional legalization of marijuana (cannabis) have been paralleled by widespread recognition of its…
Prolonged cardiac arrest complicating a massive ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction associated with marijuana consumption
Abstract Recreational substance use and misuse constitute a major public health issue. The annual rate of recreational drug overdose-related deaths…