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Acute myocardial infarction associated with cocaine use / Infarto agudo al miocardio asociado al uso de cocaína
Córdoba-Pulido, Natalia; Moreno-Ruiz, Nelson.
  • Córdoba-Pulido, Natalia; Fundación Universitaria Sanitas. Facultad de Medicina. Bogotá. CO
  • Moreno-Ruiz, Nelson; Clínica Universitaria Colombia. Bogotá. CO
Acta méd. colomb ; 45(4): 59-62, Oct.-Dec. 2020. graf
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1278143
ABSTRACT
Abstract Cocaine abuse is related to a greater risk of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and ischemic cerebrovascular accidents. The pathophysiological mechanisms are not fully understood, although the formation of intravascular thrombi and accelerated atherosclerosis are notable findings. We report the case of a 38-year-old man addicted to cocaine who presented ischemic events in the form of acute myocardial infarction complicated by heart failure. The pathophysiology of cocaine-induced vascular damage and the treatment of complications are discussed.
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Resumen El abuso de cocaína se asocia con un mayor riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares, como infarto de miocardio y accidente cerebrovascular isquémico. Los mecanismos fisiopatológicos no se entienden completamente, aunque la formación de trombos intravasculares y la aterosclerosis acelerada son hallazgos destacados. Reportamos el caso de un hombre de 38 años adicto a la cocaína, que presentó eventos isquémicos caracterizados por infarto agudo de miocardio complicado por insuficiencia cardíaca. Se discute la fisiopatología del daño vascular inducido por la cocaína y el manejo de las complicaciones.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Myocardial Infarction Type of study: Risk factors Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Acta méd. colomb Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Clínica Universitaria Colombia/CO / Fundación Universitaria Sanitas/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Myocardial Infarction Type of study: Risk factors Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Acta méd. colomb Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Clínica Universitaria Colombia/CO / Fundación Universitaria Sanitas/CO