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High Prevalence of Recreational Drug Use in Cardiac Intensive Care Patients

A study conducted in France found that 11% of patients admitted to cardiac intensive care had taken recreational drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy, and cocaine. These patients were nearly nine times more likely to die or require emergency intervention compared to other heart patients, and the risk increased to 12 times if multiple drugs were used. Taking drugs can increase the risk of heart problems due to elevated blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While testing urine samples for drugs in cardiac intensive care patients may have potential value, issues of cost, patient confidentiality, and discrimination need to be addressed before widespread screening can be recommended.

via The Guardian|

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High Prevalence of Recreational Drug Use Found in Cardiac Intensive Care Patients

A multicentre French study found that recreational drug use was detected in more than 1 in 10 patients admitted to cardiac intensive care. Drug use was associated with significantly poorer outcomes, with users being nearly 9 times more likely to die or require emergency intervention. Cannabis was the most frequently detected substance, followed by opioids, cocaine, amphetamines, and MDMA/ecstasy. The study suggests the potential value of urine screening for selected patients with acute cardiovascular events to improve risk stratification in cardiac intensive care. However, larger studies are needed to establish a causal relationship and determine the best interventions following positive drug test results.

via Medical Xpress|

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