Holistic Approach to Ecstasy-induced Atrial Fibrillation in a Young Patient: A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjmr.2023.v07i01.006Abstract
Stimulants abuse is a global issue. Acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmia have all been linked to stimulants misuse and its synthetic variants but are rather uncommon. Herein, we present a case of a young patient presented with atrial fibrillation that did not respond to digoxin therapy. A suspicion of drug toxicity was later confirmed with a bedside urine screening. Following administration of benzodiazepines, the patient's clinical condition gradually improved, and he was eventually discharged with a prescription of lifelong warfarin. Therefore, patients with a low-to-intermediate risk of coronary artery disease presenting with atypical symptoms may benefit from a full substance use history and urine drug screening to ensure prompt institution of appropriate treatment.
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Amphetamin, Atrial Fibrillation, Benzodiazepines, Substance AbuseDownloads
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