Table 1.
Medical manifestations | Associated pathophysiology |
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Cannabis induced arteritis [44, 45], cannabis induced posterior circulation stroke [46], and myocardial infarction [47] | This is likely due to the vasoconstrictor effect of cannabis |
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Chronic cough, bullous emphysema, and chronic obstructive lung disorder [48, 49] | Cannabis smoke is known to contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other carcinogens In addition, heavy use of cannabis is likely to lead to generalized airway inflammation |
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome [50] | This seems to be a paradoxical effect associated with the usage of cannabis |
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Adipose tissue insulin resistance, pancreatitis [51, 52] | Proven underlying mechanisms have not been ascertained |