Cardiac complications resulting from cocaine use have been extensively studied because of
the complicated pathophysiological mechanisms. This study aims to review the underlying�…

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�…

The use of cocaine has evolved from chewing the leaves of the Erythroxylon coca bush
thousands of years ago, to purification of cocaine hydrochloride over 100 years ago and its�…

Background—Cocaine has been implicated as a trigger of acute myocardial infarction in
patients with and those without underlying coronary atherosclerosis. However, the�…

Cocaine produces a pattern of cardiovascular responses that are associated with apparent
myocardial ischemia, arrhythmias, and other life-threatening complications in some�…

Cocaine is the second commonest illicit drug used and the most frequent cause of drug
related deaths. Its use is associated with both acute and chronic complications that may�…

The use of cocaine may be associated with either acute or chronic toxicity, and
approximately 5% to 10% of emergency department visits in the United States are believed�…

Cocaine is an extremely powerful reinforcing psychostimulant with highly addictive
properties. Over the last few decades, cocaine addiction has attained epidemic proportions�…

Although the cardiotoxic effects of cocaine are universally recognized, the association
between cocaine and cardiomyopathy and/or heart failure is poorly understood. To conduct�…

Cocaine is the leading cause for drug–abuse-related visits to emergency departments, most
of which are due to cardiovascular complaints. Through its diverse pathophysiological�…