Maira Dastgir N on Cannabis-Induced Ischemic Stroke
Maira Dastgir N, Global Chief of Transitional Care for Global Population Healthcare Management Forum, shared on LinkedIn:
”I recently reviewed a striking case report in Oxford Medical Case Reports involving a 50-year-old male with no medical history who suffered simultaneous large-vessel occlusions in both the MCA and the Basilar Artery.
Linked to chronic cannabis use, this is a rare and sobering clinical finding.
I commend the authors for documenting this; it highlights a critical intersection between shifting social policies and clinical reality.
As doctors focused on public health, we can no longer rely solely on “traditional” vascular risk factors.
We must:
– Deepen our screening: Incorporate detailed substance histories even in the absence of typical red flags.
– Bridge the gap: Enhance public health literacy so patients understand that “legal” does not always mean “risk-free” in a cerebrovascular context.
– Stay Vigilant: Recognize that multi-territory ischemic strokes can have non-traditional etiologies.
Our goal is prevention.
As the landscape of what is socially permissible changes, our commitment to preventive education must remain stronger than ever.
Review the article here.”
Article: Cannabis-induced ischemic stroke involving the basilar and middle cerebral arteries in a 50-year-old man: a rare case report
Authors: Omair Bseiso, Anas Zahdeh, Wasef Alhroub, Maaweya Jabareen, Hasan I Hroob, Sharif Issa Basal, Ashraf Al-Zughayyar, Loai Muhtaseb
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