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Life-Threatening Thrombosis After Large Amounts of Nitrous Oxide Use.

Gustaf McMahonFrida LönnbergGargi GautamAnna ÅgrenJohanna Nordmark GrassAnwar J Siddiqui
Published in: JACC. Case reports (2024)
This case report highlights the development of severe, life-threatening thrombotic complications after chronic recreational use of large quantities of nitrous oxide in a 21-year-old patient. In young patients presenting with thromboembolism and nitrous oxide abuse, swift identification of symptoms and management is critical.
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