Cocaine use and acute myocardial infarction |
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Authors: | Hahn I H Hoffman R S |
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Institution: | Department of Health, New York City Poison Control Center, New York, New York, USA. hahn66@pol.net |
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Abstract: | Cocaine use in the United States is widespread, affecting more than 30 million Americans. Although many of these persons do not seek healthcare, the overriding cause for hospitalization is cocaine-associated chest pain. Because only a minority of these patients suffer myocardial injury, it is important to exclude even rarer life-threatening causes for chest pain, such as aortic dissection or pneumothorax. Following that, a thorough knowledge of the pathophysiology and existing literature helps to provide cost-effective care, which focuses resources on those patients most likely to suffer complications. Regardless of the severity of complications, referral to cocaine detoxification programs, counseling, social support, and outpatient follow-up care for modification of cardiac risk factors is a fundamental component of long-term patient care. |
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