Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8716982 | The American Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2018 | 33 Pages |
Abstract
Methamphetamine-positive patients have a significantly higher prevalence of heart failure than the general emergency department population who are methamphetamine-negative or not tested. The methamphetamine-positive subgroup who develop heart failure tend to be male, older, White, former smokers, and have higher creatinine, heart and respiratory rates. This subgroup also has greater biventricular dysfunction, dimensions, and higher pulmonary arterial pressures.
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Authors
John R. MD, Brian N. MD, Amanda Kelly, Samuel D. MD,