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[Bonsai induced acute myocardial infarction].
Hüseyin Ayhan1, Abdullah Nabi Aslan2, Hakan Süygün2
1Department of Cardiology, Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. huseyinayhan44@yahoo.com.
Summary
Drug abuse, including cannabis, is rising in young adults. A recent case report highlights a synthetic cannabinoid, Bonsai, causing myocardial infarction in a 33-year-old male.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Toxicology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Increasing rates of illicit drug use and cannabis consumption among young adults.
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack) is a rare but serious complication associated with cannabis use.
- Limited scientific literature exists on synthetic cannabinoids causing acute myocardial infarction.
Observation:
- A case report of a 33-year-old male patient presenting with acute myocardial infarction.
- The patient reported recent high-dose consumption of a popular synthetic cannabinoid known as Bonsai.
- No prior documented cases link Bonsai synthetic cannabinoid use to myocardial infarction.
Findings:
- The patient experienced acute myocardial infarction following the ingestion of high doses of Bonsai.
- This case represents the first reported instance of Bonsai synthetic cannabinoid-induced myocardial infarction.
- Highlights a potential severe cardiovascular risk associated with novel synthetic cannabinoid products.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider synthetic cannabinoid toxicity in young adults presenting with myocardial infarction.
- Further research is warranted to understand the cardiovascular effects of synthetic cannabinoids like Bonsai.
- Public health awareness regarding the dangers of synthetic cannabinoid use is crucial.