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Premortem cardiovascular conditions are common in stimulant deaths, indicating a need for better prevention measures.
Premortem cardiovascular conditions and symptoms were common among stimulant decedents and were more prevalent among deaths attributed to stimulants without opioids compared with those involving fentanyl. In addition to opioid overdose prevention efforts, people who use stimulants might benefit from aggressive prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
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