Cerebral infarction in association with Ecstasy abuse
Smita Manchanda, Michael Connolly
Postgraduate Medical Journal November 1, 1993 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.69.817.874 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A previously fit 35-year-old man who abused Ecstasy |
| Interventions | Ecstasy (3 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) |
| Topics | MDMA |
| Citations | 76 |
| Key findings | The authors propose an association between Ecstasy (MDMA) abuse and cerebral infarction, based on a previously fit 35-year-old man who suffered an extensive left cerebral infarction with left middle cerebral artery occlusion 36 hours after Ecstasy use, with no other identified risk factors and a partial recovery. |
Abstract
A previously fit 35 year old man presented with a right hemiparesis and dysphasia 36 hours after abuse of Ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine). Computerized axial tomography scan demonstrated an extensive acute left cerebral infarction and carotid digital subtraction angiogram, 2 days after admission, revealed left middle cerebral artery occlusion. There were no other known risk factors and all other investigations were negative. The patient made a partial recovery. We propose an association between Ecstasy abuse and cerebral infarction.