| Literature DB >> 11453588 |
G M Costa1, C Pizzi, B Bresciani, C Tumscitz, M Gentile, R Bugiardini.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID： 11453588
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ital Heart J ISSN： 1129-471X