Cocaine-induced chest pain

James H. Jones, William B. Weir

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Abstract

The pathophysiology of cocaine leading to myocardial ischemia is multifactorial. Given the paucity of well-designed clinical studies, treatment is directed toward the potential mechanisms involved in the development of myocardial ischemia. Fortunately, morbidity and mortality in this patient population are low, and the vast majority of patients will not suffer AMI or other cardiac complications. Long-term prognosis is excellent for those who abstain from continued cocaine use.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)127-146
Number of pages20
JournalClinics in Laboratory Medicine
Volume26
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2006
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry, medical

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