Key result
Prior cocaine use shows no association with in-hospital mortality in young adults with acute MI.
Why the study?
Does a history of cocaine use increase inpatient mortality in young adults hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction?
Cohort
Yes
Does a history of cocaine use increase inpatient mortality in young adults hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction?
Absolute Event Rate: 1% vs 1%
p-value: p=0.205
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In young adults hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction, a history of cocaine use does not significantly impact in-hospital mortality, length of stay, or hospital charges compared to those without cocaine use.
Gross et al. (2025) conducted a cohort in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). History of cocaine use vs. No history of cocaine use was evaluated on all-cause inpatient mortality (p=0.205). A history of cocaine use in young adults hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction was not associated with a significant difference in in-hospital mortality (~1% vs ~1%; p=0.205).
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