Postural syncope after marijuana: a transcranial Doppler study of the hemodynamics.
Journal Article (Clinical Trial;Journal Article)
Twenty-nine volunteers participated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Cerebral blood velocity (CBV), pulse rate, blood pressure (BP), skin perfusion (SP) on forehead and plasma delta9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels were quantified during reclining and standing for 10 min before and after THC infusions and marijuana smoking. Both THC and marijuana induced postural dizziness, with 28% reporting severe symptoms. Intoxication and dizziness peaked immediately after drug. The severe dizziness group showed the most marked postural drop in CBV and BP and showed a drop in pulse rate after an initial increase during standing. Postural dizziness was unrelated to plasma levels of THC and other indices.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Mathew, RJ; Wilson, WH; Davis, R
Published Date
- May 2003
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 75 / 2
Start / End Page
- 309 - 318
PubMed ID
- 12873621
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0091-3057
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0091-3057(03)00086-8
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States