Atrial fibrillation in an adolescent--the agony of ecstasy

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2003 Oct;19(5):348-9. doi: 10.1097/01.pec.0000092582.40174.38.

Abstract

Ecstasy (MDMA), a popular drug of abuse among teenagers, is thought to be "relatively" safe. A case of atrial fibrillation following the ingestion of ecstasy in a previously well adolescent is presented. Emergency room physicians should consider ecstasy abuse in the differential diagnosis of young patients presenting with atrial fibrillation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Alcohol Drinking
  • Atrial Fibrillation / chemically induced*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emergencies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / adverse effects*
  • N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / urine
  • Seizures / chemically induced
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications
  • Substance-Related Disorders / urine

Substances

  • N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine