What are the most common cerebrovascular complications associated with the use of cocaine?
The most common cerebrovascular complications associated with the use of cocaine are ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage. Studies have found that cocaine use is associated with an increased risk of stroke in young adults (Kaku and Lowenstein 1990; Levine et al. 1990; Petitti et al. 1998; Sloan et al. 1998; Westover et al. 2007; Martin-Schild et al. 2010). In addition, cocaine use has been linked to multifocal intracranial vasoconstriction (Wolff et al. 2011). These complications can have serious impacts on a person's health and wellbeing.