Aortic thrombosis associated with cocaine use: report of two cases.
Cocaine use has been associated with many vascular complications which may involve the carotid, coronary, and renal vascular beds. Cocaine may also cause venous thrombosis. This report describes a new entity of cocaine-induced aortic thrombosis. On the basis of clinical findings and response to treatment, a therapeutic algorithm is presented.
Webber
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Department of Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
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Lucas
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D019970:Cocaine-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy