Cocaine-induced chest pain.
Cocaine-associated chest pain is a clinical entity that crosses all socioeconomic groups and hence will be encountered by many physicians. The initial evaluation and treatment of cocaine-induced chest pain are similar to those of patients who have non-cocaine-induced chest pain, but there are several notable exceptions. This article reviews the pathophysiology, evaluation, management, and disposition decisions unique to patients presenting with cocaine-induced chest pain.
Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. jhjones@iupui.edu
James H
JH
Jones
William B
WB
Weir
D000931:Antidotes / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000931:Antidotes; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D003042:Cocaine