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26 y/o recent synthetic marijuana usage. Progressively feeling anxious over almost 36 hours. Distal extremities extremely cold in warm environment. No PMHx. All vitals stable, only anomaly was EtCo2 of 16mmHg with respiratory rate of 11-13, non labored. B/P 130/74. Glucose 74mg/dl. No fever. V3/V4 has a wellens appearance, no CP with prolonged QTC. Any other ideas with respect to this limited information?

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