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Q: Cocaine Heart Attack And Stroke

asked by: danielv on November 6th, 2003

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I've heard that some young people have had strokes and heart attacks as a result of cocaine abuse.

Strange. Best of luck to you both!

Daniel

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Dr. Nikola

replied on April 8th, 2008

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Cocaine abuse

That is true. Cocaine overdose can cause heart attack or stroke.

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