Title of article :
Cardiovascular Complications of Chronic Opium Consumption: A Narrative Review Article
Author/Authors :
ZIAEE ، Mojtaba Medicinal Plants Research Center - Maragheh University of Medical Sciences , HAJIZADEH ، Reza Department of Cardiology - School of Medicine - Urmia University of Medical Sciences , KHORRAMI ، Arash Medicinal Plants Research Center - Maragheh University of Medical Sciences , SEPEHRVAND ، Nariman Department of Medicine - University of Alberta , MOMTAZ ، Saeideh Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) , GHAFFARI ، Samad Cardiovascular Research Center - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Opiates are the second most prevalent abused illicit substance after cannabis in the world. The latest United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report estimated 30% increment in opium cultivation worldwide. High prevalence of opium consumption in eastern countries may be due to the high availability and traditional misconceptions. Opium consumption has been linked to hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and coronary artery diseases (CAD). In this review, we will review the association between opium use, cardiovascular dis-eases, and clinical outcomes. The present evidence suggests that chronic opiate consumption may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and related mortality.
Keywords :
Opium , Cardiovascular disease , Drug interactions , Metabolic effects , Mortality
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Public Health
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Public Health
