title: "Crack" cocaine-associated stroke.
abstract: 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.
authors: Center for Cerebrovascular Disease Research, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202.
authors: S R
authors: SR
authors: Levine
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Washington
authors: M F
authors: MF
authors: Jefferson
authors: S N
authors: SN
authors: Kieran
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Moen
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Feit
authors: K M
authors: KM
authors: Welch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003042:Cocaine