Study finds 11% of patients in cardiac intensive care have taken recreational drugs

Researchers conclude there is ‘potential value’ in testing heart patients’ urine for substances such as marijuana, ecstasy and cocaineMore than one in 10 patients admitted to cardiac intensive care have taken recreational drugs,research has found.Researchers in France tested the urine samples of all patients admitted to cardiac intensive care in 39 French hospitals during a fortnight in April 2021. They found 11% had taken drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Medical research Heart attack Health Drugs Society Science Source Type: news