Stroke and Neuropsychiatric Issues After Cannabis Use: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Trojak Benoit, Leclerq Stéphanie, Meille Vincent, Khoumri Catia, Chauvet-Gelinier Jean-Christophe, Giroud Maurice, Bonin Bernard, Gisselmann André
Primary Institution: Department of Psychiatry and Addictology, University Hospital of Dijon
Hypothesis
Can cannabis use lead to severe neuropsychiatric sequelae following a stroke?
Conclusion
Stroke related to cannabis use can be followed by severe neuropsychiatric sequelae.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient was deeply comatose for four days after cannabis use.
- Magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple ischemic infarcts.
- The patient experienced severe neuropsychiatric sequelae after the stroke.
- Alcohol intoxication was excluded as a factor in the stroke's occurrence.
- The patient had a history of regular cannabis use.
Takeaway
A young man had a stroke after using cannabis, which caused him to have serious mental health problems afterward.
Methodology
Case report detailing the medical history, examination, and imaging results of a patient who suffered a stroke after cannabis use.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in reporting due to the nature of a single case study.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
24-year-old Caucasian male with no specific medical history.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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