Author:
Nizametdinova Yulduz Sh.,Konenkova Yanina S.,Nikolaenko Vadim P.
Abstract
This article contains a case of central retinal artery occlusion in a young man associated with cocaine abuse. Survey data, dynamic monitoring of the patient are presented in the article. Possible mechanisms of vascular pathology associated with stimulant drugs are described.
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Engineering,General Environmental Science
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