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Amphetamine-induced cardiomyopathy complicated by embolic stroke: a case report.

Lucy ChapmanIsmail KhalifaNeha SheriffNiall Colwell
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2022)
Sustained amphetamine use can result in severe dilated cardiomyopathy with LV thrombus formation and embolic complications such as ischaemic stroke. Avoidance of amphetamines in conjunction with guideline-directed pharmacological management are key components of therapy. However, psychosocial factors can exert significant influence on recovery.
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