Aortic thrombosis associated with cocaine use: report of two cases

Ann Vasc Surg. 1999 May;13(3):302-4. doi: 10.1007/s100169900261.

Abstract

Cocaine use has been associated with many vascular complications which may involve the carotid, coronary, and renal vascular beds. Cocaine may also cause venous thrombosis. This report describes a new entity of cocaine-induced aortic thrombosis. On the basis of clinical findings and response to treatment, a therapeutic algorithm is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Algorithms
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Diseases / etiology*
  • Aortic Diseases / therapy
  • Cocaine-Related Disorders / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Thrombosis / therapy