title: [Cardiovascular problems in heroin dependence].
abstract: The main cardiovascular problems caused by heroin addiction are examined, with particular emphasis on acute pulmonary oedema, the most dangerous and dramatic complication, of which the pathogenetic, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects are described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000209:etiology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010488:Polyarteritis Nodosa / Q000209:etiology; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality
vernacular_title: Problemi cardiovascolari nella farmacodipendenza da eroina.