[Cardiovascular problems in heroin dependence]

Minerva Med. 1983 Jun 30;74(27):1609-16.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The main cardiovascular problems caused by heroin addiction are examined, with particular emphasis on acute pulmonary oedema, the most dangerous and dramatic complication, of which the pathogenetic, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects are described.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiomyopathies / etiology
  • Electrocardiography
  • Endocarditis / etiology
  • Female
  • Heroin Dependence / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hypotension / etiology
  • Male
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / etiology
  • Pulmonary Edema / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Edema / mortality