Personal Experiences

-the man had an aneurysm, blood filled swelling of the artery, before he took the drug

-the drugs impact on the sympathetic nervous system sparked a hike in blood pressure and the surge in serotonin was released. As a result, the pre-existing aneurysm ruptured 

-produced a weakening and rupture of the spinal chord

His aneurysm was surgically removed and now posterior spinal artery aneurysm is added to the list of risks of ecstasy use