Early onset cardiovascular disease related to methamphetamine use is most striking in individuals under 30: A retrospective chart review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The illicit use of methamphetamine (MA), a dangerous psychostimulant has become a global epidemic. Studies have demonstrated a link between illicit substance use and cardiovascular consequences. The objective of this study was to assess whether MA use is associated with an early onset of cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

Methods

Retrospective analysis was conducted using data collected from 1376 individuals at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport between 2011 and 2020. Cardiovascular patients with and without a history of MA use were divided into the MA and Control groups. The age of CVD onset was assessed. Descriptive statistics for patient characteristics, Two Samples T-Test for continuous and Pearson's χ^2- tests for categorical variabl

SUBMITTER: Batra V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9127267 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature