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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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XII.aa Arterial (aorta, limb) vasoconstriction and/or ischemia, acute

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Last update : 29/01/2014
 
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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms
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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug
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Cocaine
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Levamisole
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Levamisole-adulterated/tainted cocaine
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Publications

Crack cocaine causing fatal vasoconstriction of the aorta.
The Journal of emergency medicine 2006 Aug;31;181-4 2006 Aug

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