%0 Journal Article
%T Prolonged atrial fibrillation precipitated by new-onset seizures and marijuana abuse
%J Pediatrics
%D 2014
%A Singh, Dinesh
%A Huntwork, Margaret
%A Shetty, Varun
%A Sequeira, Gina
%A Akingbola, Olugbenga
%V 133
%N 2
%P e443-6
%X 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I American Academy of Pediatrics
%@ 0031-4005
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-1831