Illicit drugs and their impact on cardiovascular pathology
Abstract
The use of illicit drugs has dramatically increased during the past years. Consequently, the number of presentations at the emergency departments due to the adverse effects of the illicit drugs has also increased. This review discusses the cardiovascular effects of cocaine, opiates and opioids, cannabinoids, amphetamines, methamphetamines and hallucinogens as we consider that it is essential for a clinician to be aware of them and understand their mechanisms in order to optimize the therapeutic management.
Language: English
Page range: 218 - 225
Submitted on: May 31, 2015
Published on: Oct 14, 2015
Published by: N.G. Lupu Internal Medicine Foundation
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 times per year
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© 2015 Elisabeta Bădilă, Mihaela Hostiuc, Emma Weiss, Daniela Bartoş, published by N.G. Lupu Internal Medicine Foundation
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