Summary

The use of methamphetamine is widespread and, in many countries, is a major drug of abuse. As such, it is important to identify and understand the adverse health effects associated with methamphetamine use and consider the risk of such consequences for users. Although methamphetamine has effects on multiple organ systems, this report will focus on the cardiovascular effects of methamphetamine. Specifically, the aim of this report is to review the evidence for methamphetamine-related cardiovascular pathology and discuss the implications for methamphetamine users.

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• NDARC Technical Report No. 238 (2005) - Cardiotoxicity associated with methamphetamine use and signs of cardiovascular pathology among methamphetamine users