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Acute myocardial infarction associated with initial cocaine use
Southern Medical Journal
|July 1, 1987
Summary
First-time cocaine use can trigger acute myocardial infarction, even with small doses. Cocaine intoxication is a critical consideration for young patients experiencing myocardial ischemia or necrosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Toxicology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Cocaine is a potent stimulant with known cardiovascular risks.
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack) is a serious condition often associated with traditional risk factors.
- The link between initial cocaine use and acute cardiac events is increasingly recognized.