Giant J (Osborn) Wave due to Bonsai Abuse: Comments on Clinical Practice
Journal Title: Balkan Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 34, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Osborn wave, typically associated with hypothermia, is currently referred to as one of the J wave syndromes due to its clinical potential to develop lethal cardiac arrhythmia; it may rarely be observed in a non-hypothermic setting such as cannabis abuse. Case Report: In this paper, we presented two young cases who presented to the emergency services with unconsciousness, drowsiness, and hypoxia, and also J wave on electrocardiography (ECG) due to Bonsai abuse. Conclusion: Osborn wave may be a significant criterion to initiate close monitoring in a coronary care unit, with supportive treatment and mechanical ventilation as necessary in those patients who abuse Bonsai.
Authors and Affiliations
Murat Yalçın, Mustafa Aparcı, Zafer Işılak, Namık Özmen
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