Citation

Singh D, Huntwork M, Shetty V, Sequeira G, Akingbola O. Pediatrics 2014; 133(2): e443-6.

Affiliation

Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2013-1831

PMID

24420812

Abstract

We report a case of prolonged atrial fibrillation (AF) precipitated by new-onset generalized tonic-clonic convulsions and marijuana abuse in a developmentally normal 18-year-old adolescent with a structurally normal heart. Our case highlights an interesting association and a unique pathophysiology between generalized tonic-clonic convulsions, marijuana abuse, and AF. We suggest that seizures and marijuana abuse should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the etiology of AF in children.

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