Cocaine and cardiovascular events
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| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Kokain und kardiovaskuläre Zwischenfälle |
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| Autor: | Cantwell, John D.; Rose, Fred D. |
| Erschienen in: | The physician and sportsmedicine |
| Veröffentlicht: | 14 (1986), 11, S. 77-82, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online) |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0091-3847, 2326-3660 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00913847.1986.11709223 |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU198704029306 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
The recent deaths of two prominent athletes indicated cocaines ability to precipitate serious cardiovascular events. This case report and brief literature review provide further evidence of the drugs potential cardiovascular effects. The authors report the case of a 21-year-old man who suffered a myocardial infarction (MI) after using cocaine and amphetamines. Coronary spasm resulting from the drug abuse was the probable mechanism. Since 1982, at least 14 other persons have suffered MI after cocaine use. Because of the widespread abuse of cocaine, it should be considered a possible factor when cardiovascular events occur in otherwise healthy persons. Verf.-Referat