Effects of cocaine on the coronary arteries
BS Benzaquen, V Cohen, MJ Eisenberg - American heart journal, 2001 - Elsevier
Background A number of studies have documented myocardial ischemia and infarction
associated with cocaine use. Mismatch between myocardial oxygen supply and demand …
associated with cocaine use. Mismatch between myocardial oxygen supply and demand …
The effects of acute and chronic cocaine use on the heart.
RA Kloner, S Hale, K Alker, S Rezkalla - Circulation, 1992 - Am Heart Assoc
It is clear that cocaine has cardiotoxic effects. Acute doses of cocaine suppress myocardial
contractility, reduce coronary caliber and coronary blood flow, induce electrical …
contractility, reduce coronary caliber and coronary blood flow, induce electrical …
Intravenous cocaine causes epicardial coronary vasoconstriction in the intact dog
SN Hayes, TP Moyer, D Morley, AA Bove - American heart journal, 1991 - Elsevier
The effect of intravenous cocaine on coronary artery dynamics in 23 closed-chest dogs was
examined. To determine dose-related effects, intravenous cocaine was administered in …
examined. To determine dose-related effects, intravenous cocaine was administered in …
Cocaine-induced myocardial ischemia and infarction: pathophysiology, recognition, and management
WR Pitts, RA Lange, JE Cigarroa, LD Hillis - Progress in cardiovascular …, 1997 - Elsevier
As cocaine abuse has become widespread, it has been associated with various
cardiovascular complications, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and sudden …
cardiovascular complications, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and sudden …
[PDF][PDF] Chronic cocaine treatment enhances the responsiveness of the left anterior descending coronary artery and the femoral artery to vasoactive substances.
LF Jones, RL Tackett - Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental …, 1990 - Citeseer
The mechanism by which cocaine produces sudden cardiac death has not been elucidated,
but clinical evidence indicates that it may be due to a direct or indirect action on coronary …
but clinical evidence indicates that it may be due to a direct or indirect action on coronary …
Cocaine and coronary artery diseases: a systematic review of the literature
GP Talarico, ML Crosta, MB Giannico… - Journal of …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Cocaine is associated with important cardiac complications such as sudden death, acute
myocarditis, dilated cardiomyopathy, life-threatening arrhythmias, and myocardial ischemia …
myocarditis, dilated cardiomyopathy, life-threatening arrhythmias, and myocardial ischemia …
Cocaine-induced myocardial infarction in patients with normal coronary arteries
RL Minor Jr, BD Scott, DD Brown… - Annals of Internal …, 1991 - acpjournals.org
▪ Objective: To review the reported cases of myocardial infarction temporally related to
recreational and topical anesthetic use of cocaine, with special regard for underlying …
recreational and topical anesthetic use of cocaine, with special regard for underlying …
Cocaine cardiotoxicity: a review of the pathophysiology, pathology, and treatment options
K Phillips, A Luk, GS Soor, JR Abraham… - American journal of …, 2009 - Springer
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that gives users a temporary sense of euphoria, mental
alertness, talkativeness, and a decreased need for food and sleep. Cocaine intoxication is …
alertness, talkativeness, and a decreased need for food and sleep. Cocaine intoxication is …
Cocaine-associated myocardial ischemia. Review of clinical and angiographic findings
DW Mathias - The American journal of medicine, 1986 - Elsevier
The incidence of cocaine use is increasing in the United States among both adolescents
and adults. Once thought to be a relatively safe street drug, cocaine has recently been …
and adults. Once thought to be a relatively safe street drug, cocaine has recently been …
Cocaine and acute myocardial infarction: a probable connection
WA Kossowsky, AF Lyon - Chest, 1984 - Elsevier
Six young cocaine users, median age 35.5 years (range 27 to 44 years) experienced acute
myocardial infarction. The close temporal correlation in two cases between cocaine use and …
myocardial infarction. The close temporal correlation in two cases between cocaine use and …