Cardiovascular complications associated with cocaine use.

Cocaine use in North America has reached epidemic proportions becoming one of the top causes of drug-related visits to US emergency rooms. The number of users has increased due to the popularity and accessibility of crack cocaine. The pharmacokinetic properties and effects of cocaine on the cardiovascular system can lead to serious complications.

Cardiovascular disease in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.

Worldwide, infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is increasing. At the same time, new treatments allow patients to live longer. Consequently, cardiovascular manifestations, most of which occur relatively late in the course of the infection, are becoming more frequent.