Cited by 30Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesTakotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated PhenomenaBlood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

Cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases caused by drugs of abuse

Akasaki, Yuichi, Ohishi, Mitsuru·2020·Hypertension Research

Abstract

Drugs such as stimulants, sedatives, sleeping pills, and narcotics are associated with drug abuse and are therefore regulated by law. Physical dependence on these drugs is sometimes difficult to control despite an awareness of the problems they cause in daily life and the harm they can cause to the body. Drug dependence is a social problem worldwide, and the physical implications are serious. Many of these drugs cause cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases, which often require emergency medical treatment. Differential diagnosis is essential because of the likelihood of life-threatening events, especially among young people who exhibit cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases without any of the typical risk factors. Drugs of abuse, especially stimulants, induce a hyperadrenergic state that evokes vasoconstriction and tachycardia, as well as subsequent ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, and aortic dissection. Chronic drug abuse can also cause cardiac hypertrophy and left ventricular dysfunction. As a treatment for these conditions, sedative drugs can be effective but the use of vasodilators may also be required. There are concerns that the use of both alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptor blockers may cause tachycardia and increased blood pressure. Therefore, careful differential diagnosis and selection of therapeutic agents is required.

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Authors
Akasaki, Y., & Ohishi, M.
Affiliations
Kagoshima University (JP)
Corresponding author
Akasaki, Yuichi
Venue
Hypertension Research
Published
2019-12-05
Volume
43
Issue
5
Pages
363-371
ISSN
  • 0916-9636 (ISSN-L)
  • 1348-4214
OpenAlex
W2994537992
Cited by
30
References
96
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 3
FWCI
0.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Hypertension Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Keywords
drug abuse, cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular disease, stimulants, sedatives, hypnotics, narcotics, drug addiction, hyperadrenergic state, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, aortic dissection, cardiac hypertrophy, left ventricular dysfunction, differential diagnosis, vasodilators, adrenergic receptor blockers, tachycardia, blood pressure
MeSH terms
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Humans, Illicit Drugs

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