Cannabis consumption and myocardial infarction: a reportof two cases

I. Bourkhissi; L. Hara; A. Echenbouli; B. El Boussaadani; Z. Raissouni

doi:10.2478/rjc-2026-0023

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Cannabis consumption and myocardial infarction: a reportof two cases

Romanian Journal of Cardiology

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By: I. Bourkhissi, L. Hara, A. Echenbouli, B. El Boussaadani and Z. Raissouni

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjc-2026-0023 | Journal eISSN: 2734-6382 | Journal ISSN: 1220-658X

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Language: English

Published on: Sep 19, 2026

Published by: Romanian Society of Cardiology

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

Keywords:

cannabis,

myocardial infarction,

coronary thrombosis,

STEMI,

tetrahydrocannabinol,

Related subjects:

Pediatrics and juvenile medicine,

Paediatric cardiology,

Surgery,

Cardiac surgery

© 2026 I. Bourkhissi, L. Hara, A. Echenbouli, B. El Boussaadani, Z. Raissouni, published by Romanian Society of Cardiology
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