Cannabis Induced 2nd Degree AV Block

Authors

Shivani Gandhi, HCA HealthcareFollow
Vineeth Lekkala, HCA HealthcareFollow
Muhammad Suleman, HCA HealthcareFollow
Anvitha Manduva, HCA HealthcareFollow

Files

Division

North Texas

Hospital

Medical City Arlington

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2025

Keywords

cannabis, marijuana, arrhythmias, atrioventricular block, AV

Disciplines

Cardiovascular Diseases | Chemicals and Drugs | Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Cannabis use, both medical and non-medical, has seen a marked increase following the growing trend of legalization. While the immediate effects of cannabis on mental and physiological states are well-documented, its potential impact on the cardiovascular system remains an area of growing concern. Cannabis-induced arrhythmias, particularly atrioventricular (AV) block, are rare but potentially life-threatening events that can present in young, otherwise healthy individuals (Heckle et al., 2018). This case highlights the importance of recognizing cannabis as a potential contributing factor in the development of AV block.

Original Publisher

HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education

Recommended Citation

Gandhi, Shivani; Lekkala, Vineeth; Suleman, Muhammad; and Manduva, Anvitha, "Cannabis Induced 2nd Degree AV Block" (2025). North Texas Research Forum 2025. 60.
https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/northtexas2025/60