2019年8月21日 · In this review, we examine the current literature on methamphetamine-induced changes in cardiovascular health, discuss the potential mechanisms regulating these varied effects, and highlight our deficiencies in understanding how to treat methamphetamine-associated cardiovascular dysfunction.

2020年10月26日 · Methamphetamine-associated cardiomyopathy is a dilated cardiomyopathy with severe systolic dysfunction; up to 1/3 of patients develop intracardiac thrombus. Contrast-enhanced echocardiography or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging can aid in diagnosis.

Amphetamine-induced cardiomyopathy is a rare but severe cardiac disorder caused by the long-term use of amphetamines. A study published in the Journal of Cardiology Cases examined the case of a 37-year-old man who developed dilated cardiomyopathy due to …

Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine-induced cardiomyopathy has become an emerging cause of heart failure in teenage and young adult populations. With its increasingly widespread use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as ...

We report a case of amphetamine-induced cardiomyopathy complicated by embolic stroke secondary to LV thrombus. A 38-year-old man with 6-month history of sustained amphetamine use presented to the emergency department with left-sided weakness, facial droop, and dysarthria. Angiography confirmed right middle cerebral artery thrombus.

2020年5月29日 · Methamphetamine‐associated cardiomyopathy (MACM) is an increasingly recognized disease entity in the context of a rapidly spreading methamphetamine epidemic. MACM may afflict individuals with a wide range of ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Presentations can vary greatly and may involve several complications unique to the disease.

2018年8月1日 · A diagnosis of stress-induced cardiomyopathy secondary to prescription amphetamine overdose was made. Repeat transthoracic echocardiogram at 48 hours revealed a recovering ejection fraction of 45-50% with mild global hypokinesis.

2024年10月7日 · In teenagers and young adults, dextroamphetamine-induced cardiomyopathy is becoming a more common cause of heart failure. More patients are at risk of this cardiac manifestation due to the medication's increased use in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly th …

2022年2月9日 · Sustained amphetamine use can result in severe dilated cardiomyopathy with LV thrombus formation and embolic complications such as ischaemic stroke. Avoidance of amphetamines in conjunction with guideline-directed pharmacological management are key components of therapy.

2022年7月18日 · In this article, we present a case report followed by a current review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment modalities of amphetamine-induced cardiovascular disease. Keywords: Cardiomyopathy; Methamphetamine; Sigma-1; TAAR1.