Ecstasy-induced acute coronary syndrome: something to rave about.
Ecstasy or 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a commonly used illicit recreational drug, enjoying popularity for its stimulant effects. Although acute coronary syndrome is recognized after cocaine and methamphetamine use, association with Ecstasy use has rarely been reported. We report three cases of significantly delayed acute coronary syndrome and ST elevation myocardial infarction related to ingestion of Ecstasy.
Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA 6847, Australia. kerry.hoggett@health.wa.gov.au
Kerry
K
Hoggett
David
D
McCoubrie
Daniel M
DM
Fatovich
D054058:Acute Coronary Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006213:Hallucinogens / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000633:toxicity*; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000633:toxicity*; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult
D006213:Hallucinogens; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine