Acute myocardial infarction associated with cocaine use

  • Natalia Córdoba Pulido Fundación Universitaria Sánitas (Bogotá, Colombia)
  • NELSON LEANDRO MORENO RUIZ Clínica Universitaria Colombia (Bogotá, Colombia) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0489-0106
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2020.1642

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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Published
2020-05-27
How to Cite
Córdoba Pulido, N., & MORENO RUIZ , N. L. (2020). Acute myocardial infarction associated with cocaine use. Acta Medica Colombiana, 45(4). https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2020.1642
Issue
Vol. 45 No. 4 (2020): ACTA MEDICA COLOMBIANA-DIGITAL
Section
Case Reports

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