Cocaine use and cerebrovascular disease: two cases of ischemic stroke in young adults.
We report two cases of ischemic stroke in young adult cocaine abusers occurring shortly after drug use. We review the literature and discuss the possible pathogenetic mechanisms.
Guidotti
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Clinica Neurologica II dell'Università, Ospedale Policlinico, Milano.
Zanasi
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S
D000328:Adult; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D003042:Cocaine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
D003042:Cocaine