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What are the medical complications of cocaine use?

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Cocaine use has been linked to many types of heart disease. Cocaine has been found to trigger chaotic heart rhythms, called ventricular fibrillation; accelerate heartbeat and breathing; and increase blood pressure and body temperature. Physical symptoms may include chest pain, nausea, blurred vision, fever, muscle spasms, convulsions and coma. Different routes of cocaine administration can produce different adverse effects.

What are the medical complications of methamphetamine use?

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Methamphetamine can cause a variety of cardiovascular problems. These include rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and irreversible stroke-producing damage to small blood vessels in the brain. Hyperthermia and convulsions occur with methamphetamine overdoses and, if not treated immediately, can result in death. Chronic methamphetamine abuse can result in inflammation of the heart lining and, among users who inject the drug, damaged blood vessels and skin abscesses.

Are any special problems associated with the combined use of alcohol and cocaine?

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Yes. When individuals use cocaine and drink alcohol at the same time, a very toxic metabolite of cocaine is formed.

What are the medical complications of methamphetamine abuse?

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Methamphetamine can cause a variety of cardiovascular problems. These include rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and irreversible, stroke-producing damage to small blood vessels in the brain. Hyperthermia (elevated body temperature) and convulsions occur with methamphetamine overdoses, and if not treated immediately, can result in death.

What are the medical complications of chronic heroin addiction and use?

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Medical consequences of chronic heroin abuse include scarred and/or collapsed veins, bacterial infections of the blood vessels and heart valves, abscesses (boils) and other soft-tissue infections, and liver or kidney disease. Lung complications (including various types of pneumonia and tuberculosis) may result from the poor health condition of the abuser as well as from heroin's depressing effects on respiration.

Are there complications?

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with any surgery, there is a risk of complications after hip replacement surgery. However, they are quite rare… driving on an Interstate highway is probably more dangerous. To reduce the risk of infection, we take special precautionary measures in the operating room, and use powerful antibiotics. Our personnel are limited to fully trained and experienced nurses and technicians.

How long after cocaine use can it be detected in the urine?

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Cocaine is excreted in the urine primarily as benzoylecgonine in a short period of time. Benzoylecgonine can be generally detected for 24 to 60 hours after cocaine use or exposure. Exact clearance rate times can't be determined since the metabolic rate is individualized depending on weight and other factors.

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What is Cocaine?

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Cocaine, the most potent stimulant of natural origin, is extracted from the leaves of the coca plant (Erythroxylon coca), which is indigenous to the Andean highlands of South America. It is a potent brain stimulant and one of the most powerfully addictive drugs. Cocaine is produced as a white chunky powder. It is sold most often in aluminum foil, plastic or paper packets, or small vials.

What are the signs of Cocaine or "Crack" use?

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Evidence of paraphernalia such as glass vials & small bottles, glass pipes, white crystalline powder, razor blades, syringes, needle marks.

Where can I use medical marijuana?

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Medical marijuana can not be used in public. It is a misdemeanor "to use or display medical marijuana in a manner or place which is open to the view of the general public." Additionally, I-692 states "Nothing in this chapter requires any accommodation of any medical use of marijuana in any place of employment, in any school bus or on any school grounds, or in any youth center."

Can I use all my medical creams with DermaSilk?

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DermaSilk is designed to compliment the majority of dermatological treatments. However as DermaSilk works best when in direct contact with clean skin, we advise that all medical creams and ointments are fully absorbed into the skin before putting on the DermaSilk.

Can I use the materials with other medical specialties?

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Yes, but not all will be able to get the CME credit. If they can refer patients to you and they are interested in learning about hearing loss, then provide the materials to them. You may need to contact HealthStream about whether this specialty can earn CMEs.

Is Tribulus.ext safe to use for people with heart complications?

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No. Do not take Tribulus.ext if you suffer from high blood pressure, have heart problems or currently take any form of MAO Inhibitors. Do not exceed more than 4 capsules in a 24-hour period. If you have any questions as to whether it is suitable to takie this product due to any known medical condition, please consult your licensed health care professional.
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