Cocaine-induced chest pain

Clin Lab Med. 2006 Mar;26(1):127-46, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.cll.2006.01.010.

Abstract

Cocaine-associated chest pain is a clinical entity that crosses all socioeconomic groups and hence will be encountered by many physicians. The initial evaluation and treatment of cocaine-induced chest pain are similar to those of patients who have non-cocaine-induced chest pain, but there are several notable exceptions. This article reviews the pathophysiology, evaluation, management, and disposition decisions unique to patients presenting with cocaine-induced chest pain.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antidotes / administration & dosage
  • Chest Pain / chemically induced*
  • Chest Pain / diagnosis
  • Chest Pain / physiopathology
  • Cocaine / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Ischemia / chemically induced
  • Myocardial Ischemia / diagnosis
  • Myocardial Ischemia / physiopathology
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antidotes
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents
  • Cocaine