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Ventricular Arrhythmias Strongly Linked to Meth and Cocaine Use

Ventricular Arrhythmias Strongly Linked to Meth and Cocaine Use

New California study finds stimulant use as risky as traditional heart disease factors

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Naveen Sankar S
May 14, 2025
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Ventricular Arrhythmias Strongly Linked to Meth and Cocaine Use
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A massive California cohort study found methamphetamine and cocaine use significantly raise the risk of deadly ventricular arrhythmias and all-cause mortality often matching or exceeding the impact of well-known cardiovascular risk factors like hypertension and diabetes.

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