Cocaine Induced Peripheral Artery Occlusion Resulting in Critical Limb Ischemia

Abstract

Introduction: Cocaine addiction is a common health problem. While Cocaine’s effects on the heart and the cerebrovascular system are well documented and studied, cases of peripheral arterial occlusion from Cocaine use are uncommon in the literature. Case: A case of a forty six year old man with cocaine induced common iliac artery thrombosis which was successfully treated by stenting is presented. Discussion: Cocaine induced peripheral arterial disease is discussed along with possible mechanisms. Conclusion: Physicians should be aware of Cocaine use as one of the possible risk factors for peripheral arterial occlusion. *Correspondence: Anantha Ramanathan, Dept of Surgery, Nassau University Medical Center, Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY, Tel: +1929 365 7501. Received: 04 December 2020; Accepted: 29 December 2020