Recreational drug use tied to repeat cardiovascular events - Medical Xpress
Recreational drug use triples risk for repeat serious cardiovascular events within one year of hospitalization, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024. The study, involving 1,392 patients, found that 11% tested positive for recreational drugs, with 7% experiencing major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) at one year, significantly higher among drug users (13% vs. 6%).
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Recreational drug use triples risk for repeat serious cardiovascular events within one year of hospitalization, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024. The study, involving 1,392 patients, found that 11% tested positive for recreational drugs, with 7% experiencing major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) at one year, significantly higher among drug users (13% vs. 6%).