Histopathological study of cardiac lesions in methamphetamine poisoning-related deaths

M Akhgari, H Mobaraki, A Etemadi-Aleagha - DARU Journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Background Methamphetamine abuse is a worldwide health concern. Methamphetamine
causes health hazards in many vital organs. It can cause damage to cardiac tissue via …

An alarming rise in the prevalence of deaths with methamphetamine involved in Tehran, Iran 2011-2018

S Paknahad, M Akhgari, M Ghadipasha - Forensic Science, Medicine and …, 2021 - Springer
Methamphetamine is one of the most commonly abused illicit drugs in Iran. Despite this fact,
there has been relatively little research on methamphetamine-associated deaths in Iran. The …

Report of methamphetamine use and cardiomyopathy in three patients

R Sadeghi, K Agin, M Taherkhani… - DARU Journal of …, 2012 - Springer
Background Methamphetamine (meth) is a stimulant used illegally around the world,
including in Iran. Cardiomyopathy and cardiac failure may occur following chronic meth use …

[PDF][PDF] Cardiotoxicity associated with methamphetamine use and signs of cardiovascular pathology among methamphetamine users

S Kaye, R McKetin - 2005 - ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au
Background The use of methamphetamine is widespread and, in many countries, is a major
drug of abuse. As such, it is important to identify and understand the adverse health effects …

Methamphetamin abuse a new concern in Iran

O Mehrpour - DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2012 - Springer
I read with great interest the recent article published by Sadeghi et al.," Report of
methamphetamine use and cardiomyopathy in three patients"[1]. The authors state that" …

Histopathological studies of cardiac lesions after long term administration of methamphetamine in high dosage–part II

MN Islam, K Jesmine, AKS Molh, J Hasnan - Legal medicine, 2009 - Elsevier
A small amount of Methamphetamine (MA) can produce behavioural changes such as
euphoria, increased alertness, paranoia, decreased appetite and increased physical activity …

Prevalence and nature of cardiovascular disease in methamphetamine-related death: a national study

S Darke, J Duflou, S Kaye - Drug and alcohol dependence, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Methamphetamine dependence is a major public health problem. This study
examined the nature, and extent, of cardiovascular disease amongst cases of …

The unique histology of methamphetamine cardiomyopathy: a case report

SB Karch - Forensic science international, 2011 - Elsevier
This report describes the histological changes observed in the heart a young
methamphetamine abuser who died of heart failure. Most of the microscopic changes in the …

Methadone‐Related Deaths–Epidemiological, Pathohistological, and Toxicological Traits in 10‐year Retrospective Study in Vojvodina, Serbia

V Mijatović, I Samojlik, N Ajduković… - Journal of Forensic …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The number of methadone‐related deaths (MRD s) during a 10‐year period (2002–2011) in
the region of V ojvodina, S erbia, was increased. The cases were evaluated according to …

The cardiac complications of methamphetamines

ED Paratz, NJ Cunningham, AI MacIsaac - Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2016 - Elsevier
Methamphetamines are increasingly popular drugs of abuse in Australia, and are rising in
purity. The rising popularity and purity of methamphetamines has notably increased …