INTERMITTENT COCAINE USE ASSOCIATED WITH RECURRENT DISSECTION OF THE THORACIC AND ABDOMINAL-AORTA

Authors
CHANG RA ROSSI NF
Citation
Ra. Chang et Nf. Rossi, INTERMITTENT COCAINE USE ASSOCIATED WITH RECURRENT DISSECTION OF THE THORACIC AND ABDOMINAL-AORTA, Chest, 108(6), 1995, pp. 1758-1762
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Respiratory System
Journal title
Chest → ACNP
ISSN journal
00123692
Volume
108
Issue
6
Year of publication
1995
Pages
1758 - 1762
Database
ISI
SICI code
0012-3692(1995)108:6<1758:ICUAWR>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Acute aortic dissection has been reported with the use of cocaine. We report a case of intermittent cocaine use spanning nearly 5 years and leading to recurrent dissection and extension of the false lumen. The patient repeatedly declined surgical correction. Management involved a ggressive pharmacologic blood pressure control, close monitoring, and encouragement to enter drug rehabilitation.