Cocaine-Related Myocardial Infarction and Ventricular Rupture.

Ng, Arthur F; Somberg, Eric D; Shah, Anuj R; Mulkay, Angel J; Negron, David; Sze, Emily; Elmann, Elie M · Ann Thorac Surg · 2018

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Cardiovascular complications following cocaine use are well described. We present a case of myocardial infarction and ventricular rupture in a young individual with limited underlying coronary disease and habitual cocaine use. The role of each is discussed.

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