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Muñoz Durán JA, Echeverri Isaza S, Muñoz-Caicedo B, Hidalgo Oviedo JM. Endovascular Management of Acute Lower Limb Ischemia Linked to Cocaine Abuse: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e58144. [PMID: 38741798 PMCID: PMC11089485 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Cocaine abuse is a public health concern with well-documented cardiovascular complications. However, acute limb ischemia remains a rare and underreported consequence. We present a case of a 36-year-old man with acute right lower limb ischemia following heavy cocaine use, successfully managed with systemic heparin and intra-arterial nitroglycerin. The case highlights considering cocaine as a potential cause of acute limb ischemia and the efficacy of endovascular therapy. Further case reports with this diagnosis and their management are crucial for establishing the best strategies and improving outcomes in these scenarios.
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Muñoz Durán JA, Echeverri Isaza S, Hidalgo Oviedo JM, Sanin E, Alvarez-Vallejo S, García Gómez V. Endovascular Treatment of Acute Lower Limb Ischemia Associated with Cocaine Use: A Scoping Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e54672. [PMID: 38523932 PMCID: PMC10960250 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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The endovascular treatment of acute lower limb ischemia associated with cocaine use is an underexplored topic. This scoping review aims to map existing information and point out potential knowledge gaps for future research. We searched databases with a strategy of terms and keywords (Cocaine, Acute, Lower Limb, and Ischemia) for articles related to acute ischemia in the lower limbs and cocaine use. We established eligibility and exclusion criteria and searched without restrictions on language or date of publication. We obtained five case reports published between 2004 and 2015. Most of the patients were men with an average age of 38 years. Treatments were heterogeneous. Most patients showed improvement after surgical thrombectomy. The sample size and variety of interventions limit the generalizability of the results, so it is necessary to do more studies with robust methodologies to standardize treatments and improve the understanding of the condition.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellin, COL
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Patel KH, Thomas KC, Stacey SK. Episodic Cocaine Use as a Cause of Venous Thromboembolism and Acute Liver Injury. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2023; 24:e941360. [PMID: 37872733 PMCID: PMC10615112 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.941360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary embolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with cor pulmonale is commonly associated with risk factors including surgery, cancer, and prolonged immobility. Cocaine is known to cause vasoconstriction and has a prothrombotic effect. Prolonged and heavy use of cocaine can also cause inflammation and liver damage. However, data on its potential role in causing pulmonary embolism and direct hepatotoxicity in cases of episodic use are scarce. CASE REPORT A 34-year-old man with no significant medical history except for episodic cocaine use presented in respiratory distress. Workup revealed submassive pulmonary embolism with pulmonary infarctions complicated by pneumonia, hypoxemic respiratory failure, and anemia. He was treated with anticoagulation and intensive care. On day 5 of hospitalization, the patient had an acute hepatic injury. His alanine aminotransferase level peaked at over 2000 IU/L on day 7, until finally tapering. Liver failure was found to be secondary to cocaine use. Liver enzyme levels improved with supportive care. He was discharged with apixaban and continued liver enzyme monitoring. CONCLUSIONS When investigating the cause of venous thromboembolism and transaminitis, evaluating cocaine use via patient history or laboratory analysis of cocaine and its metabolites should be considered. Cocaine is known to cause vasoconstriction and has a prothrombotic effect, although data on its potential role in causing pulmonary embolism and direct hepatotoxicity in cases of episodic use are scarce. Further investigation, such as cohort studies, could help strengthen our understanding of the relationship between cocaine use, acute hepatic injury, and pulmonary embolism.
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- Khyati H. Patel
- Department of Hospital Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, WI, USA
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- Department of Hospital Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, WI, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, WI, USA
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Berrin LL, Howell K, Foote A, Mullings J, Desai A, Montgomery M, Barbant S, Nagdev A. Spontaneous Coronary Sinus Thrombosis Detected by Point-of-care Transthoracic Echo: A Case Report. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med 2023; 7:193-196. [PMID: 37595305 PMCID: PMC10438941 DOI: 10.5811/cpcem.1590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Coronary sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare condition, primarily occurring after instrumentation of the heart, with no prior reported cases diagnosed via point-of-care ultrasound or of spontaneous occurrence without predisposing medical or surgical history. Patients typically present with critical illness, and CST has a reported mortality of 80%. CASE REPORT We present a case of a healthy 38-year-old male with chest pain one hour after cocaine use, with an electrocardiogram pattern consistent with Wellens syndrome, whose point-of-care cardiac ultrasound revealed CST. CONCLUSION This uncommon ultrasonographic finding has never been reported in the emergency medicine literature to our knowledge. It can be recognized by the clinician sonographer during standard point-of-care transthoracic echocardiogram.
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- Lily Leitner Berrin
- Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, Oakland, California
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- Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, Oakland, California
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- University of California San Francisco, Department of Emergency Medicine, San Francisco, California
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- Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, Oakland, California
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- Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, Oakland, California
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- Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, Oakland, California
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- Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System, Department of Cardiology, Oakland, California
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- Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, Oakland, California
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Kibar Akıllı I, Bilge M, Karaayvaz EB. An Important Clinical Condition in Differential Diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease 2019: Crack Lung. THORACIC RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2023; 24:109-112. [PMID: 37503648 PMCID: PMC10652065 DOI: 10.5152/thoracrespract.2023.22075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Crack cocaine has been associated with a variety of pulmonary manifestations. We report a 44-year-old man been diagnosed with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, presenting shortness of breath, non-productive cough, chest pain, headache, dizziness, and fever lasting for 2 days. At first, all findings of our patient called for an impression of coronavirus disease 2019. During admission, he presented with acute respiratory symptoms, patchy ground-glass opacities, and laboratory abnormalities, such as elevated acute phase response and lymphopenia. After, the presence of transient lung infiltrations in the follow-up triggered the cause for a re-evaluation of the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019. After a detailed inquiry, it was revealed that he had had a history of intense inhaled cocaine use 2 days before hospitalization. We speculate that the crack lung should also be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with suspected coronavirus disease 2019 pneumonia.
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- Işıl Kibar Akıllı
- Department of Pulmonary Disease, University of Health Sciences, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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Karan A, Ali AA, Esmail K, Akinjogbin T, Lamsal S, Missov E. Post-op cocaine use resulting in catastrophic cardiovascular compromise. J Geriatr Cardiol 2023; 20:155-158. [PMID: 36910240 PMCID: PMC9992950 DOI: 10.26599/1671-5411.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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- Abhinav Karan
- Internal Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Arumairaj AJ, Boma N, Mushiyev S, Morcos M, Habtes I. Infected Right Ventricle Thrombus as a Cause of Persistent Sepsis. Cureus 2020; 12:e10751. [PMID: 33150103 PMCID: PMC7603886 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.10751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The presentation of fevers in a patient with active intravenous (IV) drug use is often challenging, as there is a wide range of both infectious and noninfectious disorders that can cause fevers. A thorough diagnostic workup is essential in identifying the etiology of these fevers. We report a rare case of an infected right ventricular (RV) thrombus as a cause of persistent fever and sepsis in a 46-year-old patient with IV drug use. The patient continued to have persistent bacteremia inspite of appropriate IV antibiotics. Hence, the patient warranted a cardiothoracic surgical excision of the infected RV thrombus following which the patient showed remarkable improvement.
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- Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, USA
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- Cardiology, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, USA
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- Radiology, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, USA
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, USA
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Cocaine is a highly addictive recreational drug that is a well-known cause of a variety of disease processes such as stroke, myocardial infarction, and even sudden cardiac death. In current literature, venous thrombosis secondary to cocaine abuse remains under-examined, while the harmful effects of the drug within the arterial vasculature are well-studied and understood. Our case presents a patient who was found to have a large pulmonary embolism and pulmonary infarction after several days of cocaine abuse. This report serves to raise awareness of a potentially life-threatening effect of this drug and to encourage prompt diagnosis and treatment of cocaine-induced pulmonary embolism.
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- Daniel Griffin
- Pulmonology and Critical Care, University of Missouri, Kansas City, USA
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- Medicine, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, USA
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