References & Sources

Aneurysms frequent in cocaine users

Cocaine users examined for chest pains appear unusually susceptible to coronary aneurysms, a rare condition in which a weak spot balloons out from the coronary arteries.

References:

Satran, A. . . . and T.D. Henry. 1999. Prevalence of coronary artery aneurysms in cocaine users. American Heart Association 72nd Scientific Sessions. November. Atlanta.

Sources:

Timothy D. Henry
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Aaron Satran
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415

From Science News, Vol. 156, No. 22, November 27, 1999, p. 347. Copyright © 1999, Science Service.