Key result
Cocaine use linked to severe lymphocytic myocarditis and heart failure requiring LVAD support.
Why the study?
It is necessary to consider cocaine or illicit drug use in young individuals presenting with severe heart failure or cardiovascular disease, even in countries where such drugs are prohibited.
Case Report (n=1)
Cocaine use should be considered as a potential etiology for severe heart failure and lymphocytic myocarditis in young patients, even in regions with low prevalence of illicit drug use.
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Cocaine use warrants consideration in young adults with new HF and LV thrombus; this case leaves open optimal anticoagulation and LVAD timing.
Bekki et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Severe heart failure (n=1). Cocaine use was evaluated on Development of severe heart failure and myocarditis. A 27-year-old male with a history of cocaine use developed severe heart failure due to lymphocytic myocarditis and required a left ventricular assist device.
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