Dual Mechanism of Methamphetamine-Induced Cardiomyopathy on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Highlights Methamphetamine is associated with a number of adverse cardiovascular effects and diseases. We present a case of a 50 year old male presenting with heart failure and angina and long-standing methamphetamine use. With the aid of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and also coronary angiogra...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Barcaray International
2018-01-01
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Series: | International Cardiovascular Forum Journal |
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Online Access: | https://icfjournal.org/index.php/icfj/article/view/512/pdf |
Summary: | Highlights Methamphetamine is associated with a number of adverse cardiovascular effects and diseases. We present a case of a 50 year old male presenting with heart failure and angina and long-standing methamphetamine use. With the aid of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and also coronary angiography, we speculated the dual pathophysiology of methamphetamine-induced cardiomyopathy in this patient. |
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ISSN: | 2410-2636 2409-3424 |