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Cocaine intoxication.

Abstract

Cocaine intoxication can be manifested by a multitude of chief presenting complaints. Although cardiovascular and central nervous system stimulation is common, patients may present with a broad array of symptoms. Thus, whenever the underlying cause of a set of symptoms is unexplained, the primary care physician needs to consider the possibility of cocaine abuse.

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R W Derlet. 1989. Cocaine intoxication.. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1989.11704449

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