Daño vascular asociado a uso de cocaína: Caso clínico / Cocaine-induced vascular damage: Report of one case
Rev. méd. Chile
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140(4): 507-511, abr. 2012. ilus
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in Spanish
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Cocaine abuse is associated with an increased risk of cardiac and cerebrovascular events, such as myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, and ischemic stroke. The underlying mechanisms leading to these complications are not fully understood although intravascular thrombus formation and accelerated atherosclerosis are prominent findings. We report a 39-year-old male addicted to cocaine, who presented with three consecutive ischemic events characterized by an acute myocardial infarction and two ischemic strokes complicated by cardiac failure and severe neurological sequelae. The pathophysiology of cocaine-induce vascular damage and the management of the ischemic complications are discussed.
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Main subject:
Cocaine-Related Disorders
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Myocardial Infarction
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile/CL
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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