"Crack" cocaine-associated stroke.
We present three cases of "crack" cocaine-associated stroke, together with a review of cocaine-associated cerebrovascular complications. Unlike previously reported cases tentatively associating ischemic stroke with cocaine, our patients had no other potential causes for their strokes. Although the exact mechanism of cocaine-related stroke remains uncertain, both disordered neurogenic control of the cerebral circulation as well as systemic factors (ie, acute hypertension) may play a role.
Levine
S R
SR
Center for Cerebrovascular Disease Research, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202.
Washington
J M
JM
Jefferson
M F
MF
Kieran
S N
SN
Moen
M
M
Feit
H
H
Welch
K M
KM
D000328:Adult; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D003042:Cocaine