Cocaine use has increased considerably during the last twenty years and several related
complications can be identified. Clinical features of cocaine intoxication are variable, but …

Cocaine abuse has been associated to several medical complications besides its addictive
potential. We review the distinct medical complications for each system and try to explain the …

Results A total of 170 patients, with 188 episodes and 268 pathologic manifestations related
to cocaine abuse were included. Thirty two out of the 170 patients (18.8%) were females …

Cocaine is increasingly used by drug addicts. It is considered harmless, but numerous,
varied and often serious complications due to its abuse have been published. Among these …

PURPOSE: To review the medical complications of cocaine abuse and the mechanisms of
action of cocaine that contribute to medical complications. DATA SOURCES: Pertinent …

Cocaine use has increased dramatically in the past ten years and brings with it a broad
range of medical complications. Cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, and infectious …

Abstract purpose: Little information describing common cocaine-related medical problems is
available. This study examined the nature, frequency, treatment, incidence of complications …

Recent widespread abuse of cocaine has resulted in an alarming increase in emergency
department admissions for acute treatment of this toxic drug. Highly publicised cocaine …

Cocaine use in the United States continues to be a significant problem. Cocaine use is
responsible for approximately 143,000 Emergency Department visits annually. The cardiac …

Concerning any socioprofessional category, some addictive drugs like cocaine are
responsible for many complications. The authors relate two case reports of young patients …