I stumbled upon this medical article : http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570583_4
Quoting :
Although some recent case reports indicate an association between marijuana smoking and atrial fibrillation (AF), the actual significance of this phenomenon remains unknown. AF, even in its paroxysmal form,
is no longer considered a 'benign' arrhythmia as it is independently associated with excessive cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.[15,16]It is therefore reasonable to speculate that marijuana may be an important cause of AF in apparently healthy individuals who habitually or occasionally use this illicit drug. The aim of the present article is to provide a systematic review of all reported cases implicating marijuana smoking in the development of AF, as well as to concisely discuss the potential underlying mechanisms and clinical implications of this emerging association.
Basically they say they tested people who were prone to Atrial Fibrillation when smoking weed and that when administered Beta-Blocker they could prevent the AF
Now my personal history, I used to smoke weed in decent amount about 15 years ago (about 3.5 g a day) and been doing so for a few years. At one point I had to stop for a few weeks. When that wasnt a necessity anymore I tried to smoke again but each time my heart would start racing, I would feel a shortness of breath and my hands would be disturbingly cold.
I left it like that and never tried again until about 4 years ago. I was alone and felt very relaxed before starting. Being older I knew I would be smashed and wanted to be reasonable so I rolled a small needle in which I put a ridiculously small amount of weed a lots of tobacco, lighted it without puffing, and finally toke on it 3 very small shots. I thought I could redose as much as needed and even roll another.
So the high started slowly but I felt it and liked it. It was like meeting again a long lost friend. I went to sit in front of the computer with a stupid grin on my face and I figured I was quite high for the stupid low amount I smoked. However, and this really important, I was happy. No stress, no anxiety, nothing.
But I felt my heart racing again. I kept cool, thinking I should not let it blow out of proportion and induce a bad trip.
But no breading technique, relaxation, whatever helped.
Now, I've been badtripping in my life. On lots of dope. On Shroom, on PCP, even on weed. But it NEVER got my hearth race like this.
So basically (still feel stupid about to this day, yet now I am glad I did) I called 911 and the paramedics came in.
I could tell they found the situation funny and smiled to each others (I was sight at 32, red eye, high as a kite) but still they took my heart rate which was over 200 BPM.
When I asked if I should follow them to the hospital I received some confusing answer like, well it is a high rate, it is not really normal, etc.
So I went and waited, and waited and waited. After like 4 hours, my heart was back to a decent rate, I was less high, felt stupid and I knew everyone was convinced I had a panic attack. So I just left and never saw a doctor.
But thats just the thing, I always felt it was physiological and not psychological. I wasnt stressing, I was even relaxed and happy. I eventually convinced myself it must have been a panic attack and that somehow weed wasnt for me anymore and wouldnt be for the rest of my life.
And now I just stumbled upon this medical article, so...
Anyone else experienced something like that ? Anyone know about this condition being induced with Cannabis ? Does Beta-Blockers really helps ? Any information on that matter will be appreciated.
As a sidenote, the only time I felt like this were when I ODed on crack (happened twice). It was worse, I also had bluelips. But the feeling was basically the same.
Quoting :
Although some recent case reports indicate an association between marijuana smoking and atrial fibrillation (AF), the actual significance of this phenomenon remains unknown. AF, even in its paroxysmal form,
is no longer considered a 'benign' arrhythmia as it is independently associated with excessive cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.[15,16]It is therefore reasonable to speculate that marijuana may be an important cause of AF in apparently healthy individuals who habitually or occasionally use this illicit drug. The aim of the present article is to provide a systematic review of all reported cases implicating marijuana smoking in the development of AF, as well as to concisely discuss the potential underlying mechanisms and clinical implications of this emerging association.
Basically they say they tested people who were prone to Atrial Fibrillation when smoking weed and that when administered Beta-Blocker they could prevent the AF
Now my personal history, I used to smoke weed in decent amount about 15 years ago (about 3.5 g a day) and been doing so for a few years. At one point I had to stop for a few weeks. When that wasnt a necessity anymore I tried to smoke again but each time my heart would start racing, I would feel a shortness of breath and my hands would be disturbingly cold.
I left it like that and never tried again until about 4 years ago. I was alone and felt very relaxed before starting. Being older I knew I would be smashed and wanted to be reasonable so I rolled a small needle in which I put a ridiculously small amount of weed a lots of tobacco, lighted it without puffing, and finally toke on it 3 very small shots. I thought I could redose as much as needed and even roll another.
So the high started slowly but I felt it and liked it. It was like meeting again a long lost friend. I went to sit in front of the computer with a stupid grin on my face and I figured I was quite high for the stupid low amount I smoked. However, and this really important, I was happy. No stress, no anxiety, nothing.
But I felt my heart racing again. I kept cool, thinking I should not let it blow out of proportion and induce a bad trip.
But no breading technique, relaxation, whatever helped.
Now, I've been badtripping in my life. On lots of dope. On Shroom, on PCP, even on weed. But it NEVER got my hearth race like this.
So basically (still feel stupid about to this day, yet now I am glad I did) I called 911 and the paramedics came in.
I could tell they found the situation funny and smiled to each others (I was sight at 32, red eye, high as a kite) but still they took my heart rate which was over 200 BPM.
When I asked if I should follow them to the hospital I received some confusing answer like, well it is a high rate, it is not really normal, etc.
So I went and waited, and waited and waited. After like 4 hours, my heart was back to a decent rate, I was less high, felt stupid and I knew everyone was convinced I had a panic attack. So I just left and never saw a doctor.
But thats just the thing, I always felt it was physiological and not psychological. I wasnt stressing, I was even relaxed and happy. I eventually convinced myself it must have been a panic attack and that somehow weed wasnt for me anymore and wouldnt be for the rest of my life.
And now I just stumbled upon this medical article, so...
Anyone else experienced something like that ? Anyone know about this condition being induced with Cannabis ? Does Beta-Blockers really helps ? Any information on that matter will be appreciated.
As a sidenote, the only time I felt like this were when I ODed on crack (happened twice). It was worse, I also had bluelips. But the feeling was basically the same.