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Acute cocaine abuse associated with cerebral infarction
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Valley Medical Center, Fresno, California 93702.
Annals of Emergency Medicine
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Cocaine use can lead to cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke) in young adults. This case highlights the risk of stroke, specifically basal ganglion infarction, without associated brain hemorrhage.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Cerebral infarction, or ischemic stroke, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
- Cocaine is a potent central nervous system stimulant with known cardiovascular and cerebrovascular adverse effects.