Two ecstasy-induced myocardial infarctions during a three month period in a young man.
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چکیده
Ecstasy normally contains 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) that increases the levels of serotonin, dopamine, and epinephrine in the central nervous system with consequent adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. Herein, we presented a case of ecstasy abuse which resulted in two episodes myocardial infarction during a three month period; the second episode led to death due to thrombus formation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of Iranian medicine
دوره 10 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007