Cocaine’s effects on the heart can cause both immediate emergencies, such as a heart attack, and long-term damage.

Cocaine’s effects on the heart can cause both immediate emergencies, such as a heart attack, and long-term damage.

Regular, long-term cocaine use significantly increases the risk of heart disease. For people with pre-existing heart health problems, even short-term cocaine use may elevate the risk. These risks include…

Coronary artery disease

Higher blood pressure

Damage to the structure of the heart

Heart arrhythmias

Chest pain

Congestive heart failure

Heart attack and stroke

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