title: [Cerebrovascular accidents in relation to drug consumption or drug abuse].
abstract: Many drugs may cause cerebral infarction or hemorrhage. The authors describe the epidemiology and the physiopathological aspects of stroke in patients using anticoagulant therapy, oral contraception or ergot alkaloids. Cerebrovascular complications are also noticed in abusers of cocaine or other stimulants of the central nervous system: amphetamine, phenylpropanolamine, xanthines.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Uldry
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Regli
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D004876:Ergot Alkaloids / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D004876:Ergot Alkaloids
vernacular_title: Accidents vasculaires cérébraux en relation avec la prise de médicaments ou de drogues.