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17 mar 2008 · The goals of the present article are to provide a critical review of the literature on cocaine-associated chest pain and myocardial infarction (MI) and to give guidance for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
15 gru 2018 · Electronic databases were systematically searched to identify literature relevant to patients with cocaine-associated chest pain who were treated with or without beta-blockers. We examined the end-points of in-hospital all-cause mortality and myocardial infarction.
We aim to update the reader on more recent, albeit small, studies on the emergency department evaluation and clinical and pharmacologic management of cocaine-associated chest pain. Finally, we summarize recent guidelines and review an algorithm based on the current best evidence.
1 kwi 2013 · Given potential differences in treatment regimens, it is imperative to differentiate patients who present with CACP from those whose chest pain is not associated with cocaine either by direct questioning or by screening of urine for cocaine metabolites.
17 mar 2008 · Assessing risk of major adverse cardiac events among patients with chest pain and cocaine use using the HEART score, The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 80, (29-34), (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2024.01.040
9 cze 2022 · Cessation of cocaine is the most effective secondary prevention strategy as recurrent chest pain, MI, and death are rare in patients who discontinue use. 1 Diagnostic Process History & Physical and Limitations:
25 lis 2019 · Any chest pain associated with cocaine usage should be treated as an emergency: Antiplatelet therapy (Aspirin 300 mg PO). Benzodiazepines and nitrates (e.g. Diazepam 10 mg PO) to relieve chest pain.
