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Brain Morphology of Cannabis Users With or Without Psychosis: A Pilot MRI Study
Published on: August 18, 2020
Cannabis use, ischemic stroke, and multifocal intracranial vasoconstriction: a prospective study in 48 consecutive
Valérie Wolff1, Valérie Lauer, Olivier Rouyer
1Unite´ Neuro-Vasculaire, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France. valerie.wolff@chru-strasbourg.fr
Background And Purpose:
Our objective was to evaluate the relationship between cannabis use and ischemic stroke in a young adult population.
Methods:
Forty-eight consecutive young patients admitted for acute ischemic stroke participated in the study. First-line screening was performed, including blood tests, cardiovascular investigations, and urine analysis for cannabinoids. If no etiology was found, 3D rotational angiography and cerebrospinal fluid analysis were performed. A control was planned through neurovascular imaging within 3 to 6 months.
Results:
In this series, there was multifocal intracranial stenosis associated with cannabis use in 21% (n=10).
Conclusions:
Multifocal angiopathy associated with cannabis consumption could be an important cause of ischemic stroke in young people.
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