Insidermedicine in 60 - March 18 2008

Description: From Detroit - If you are using cocaine, and presenting to an emergency room with chest pain, it is important to admit to your doctor that you are using this drug as doing so may save your life. Cocaine users can present with severe chest pain and shortness of breath that mimics a heart attack. If typical heart attack meds such as clot busting drugs are given they can increase the risk of death. From Cleveland - A gene that codes for an HDL-associated protein can influence the risk of ...