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Letter to the Editor| Volume 78, ISSUE 2, P183-184, April 2001

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Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation following marijuana intoxication: a two-case report of possible association

      Cannabis indica derivatives are the source of one of the most popular drugs, marijuana, which is considered to be a ‘light’ and fairly safe substance. In recent years, many countries have tried to allow its use as a medical substance, as well as its accessibility for general sale.
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