Cannabis use disorder among atrial fibrillation admissions, 2008-2018.

Fouad ChouairiP Elliott MillerAvirup GuhaJohn-Ross ClarkeSamuel W ReinhardtTariq AhmadJames V FreemanNihar R DesaiDaniel J Friedman

Published in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2021)

CUD is increasingly prevalent among AF hospitalizations, particularly among young patients. Codiagnosis of CUD in AF hospitalizations is also more common in underserved patients. As a result, it is important for future research to examine and understand the impact of CUD on this population, particularly in the light of changing legislation surrounding the legality of cannabis.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
heart failure
coronary artery disease
patient reported outcomes
middle aged
direct oral anticoagulants
current status