A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Ersin Yildirim
, Murat Selcuk, Faysal Saylik, Ferit Onur Mutluer, Ozgur Deniz
Ersin Yildirim
, Murat Selcuk, Faysal Saylik, Ferit Onur Mutluer, Ozgur Deniz
Abstract Background Heroin addiction is currently a significant health problem, and information on the electrocardiographic effects of heroin is limited. Objetivo The aim of the present study is to investigate effects of heroin addiction on electrocardiographic parameters. Methods A total of 136 individuals, including 66 individuals who smoke heroin as the study group and 70 healthy individuals with no drug addiction as the control group, were included in the study. Individuals who inject heroin were excluded. Electrocardiographic (ECG) evaluation of […]
Keywords: Arrhythmias, Cardiac/adverse effects; Heroin; Heroin Dependence; Leukoencephalopaties; Long Qt Syndrome; Narcotics/toxicity; Pulmonary Edema; Renal Insufficiency
Abstract Background Heroin addiction is currently a significant health problem, and information on the electrocardiographic effects of heroin is limited. Objetivo The aim of the present study is to investigate effects of heroin addiction on electrocardiographic parameters. Methods A total of 136 individuals, including 66 individuals who smoke heroin as the study group and 70 healthy individuals with no drug addiction as the control group, were included in the study. Individuals who inject heroin were excluded. Electrocardiographic (ECG) evaluation of […]
Keywords: Analgesics Opioid/therapeutic use; Cocaine; Electrocardiography / methods; Heroin; Pharmacology; Street Drugs