Potentiation of Cocaine-Induced Coronary Vasoconstriction by Beta-Adrenergic Blockade

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Authors

Richard A. Lange · Parkland Memorial Hospital

Ricardo G. Cigarroa

Abstract

Cocaine-induced coronary vasoconstriction is potentiated by beta-adrenergic blockade. Beta-adrenergic blocking agents probably should be avoided in patients with cocaine-associated myocardial ischemia or infarction.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 112, Issue 12, pp. 897-903

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-112-12-897

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