Cardiotoxicity manifesting as myocardial ischemia is not generally recognized as a side effect of amphetamine use or abuse. However, at least 9 cases have been reported since 1987. In this report a case of acute myocardial infarction due to oral amphetamine therapy is presented. The patient was treated with thrombolytic therapy but there were no signs of reperfusion. His coronary cine-angiograms were normal. The literature regarding amphetamine use or abuse is also reviewed, and the possible mechanisms of this pathology are analyzed.
Acute myocardial infarction caused by amphetamines: A case report and review of the literature / Costa G.M.; Pizzi C.; Bresciani B.; Tumscitz C.; Gentile M.; Bugiardini R.. - In: ITALIAN HEART JOURNAL. - ISSN 1129-471X. - STAMPA. - 2:6(2001), pp. 478-480.
Acute myocardial infarction caused by amphetamines: A case report and review of the literature
Costa G. M.;Pizzi C.;Bugiardini R.Ultimo
2001
Abstract
Cardiotoxicity manifesting as myocardial ischemia is not generally recognized as a side effect of amphetamine use or abuse. However, at least 9 cases have been reported since 1987. In this report a case of acute myocardial infarction due to oral amphetamine therapy is presented. The patient was treated with thrombolytic therapy but there were no signs of reperfusion. His coronary cine-angiograms were normal. The literature regarding amphetamine use or abuse is also reviewed, and the possible mechanisms of this pathology are analyzed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
