[Acute coronary syndrome after a single dose of amphetamine].
Only 10% of patients with myocardial infarction (MI) have normal coronary arteriograms. It is well known that cocaine and amphetamines may induce myocardial infarction and stroke. A 24-year-old male was admitted after intake of a so-called amphetamine bomb. He had no chest pain. NSTEMI was confirmed by ECG and troponin-T outflow. The coronary arteriogram on day 6 was normal. It is suggested that all patients, even young persons, who are admitted for amphetamine intoxication should be evaluated for acute coronary syndrome, independent of chest pain status.
Alsabagh
Kifah Hekmat I
KH
Sygehus Vestsjaelland, Kardiologisk Afsnit. kifah.alsabagh@rh.hosp.dk
Vadstrup
Steen
S
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000661:Amphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013577:Syndrome
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D000661:Amphetamine