Heroin: Methadone & Heroin Facts

Question: Heroin cause an enlarged heart?

(Posted by: Patty B on 2010-01-24 22:54:50)

I know someone who uses heroin (she denies it) but anyways 2 days ago she was taken to the hospital because she was having a hard time sleeping laying down. The doctor said she has an Enlarged Heart. She has now been put into ICU because her oxygen level went below 90. What are the chances of her not pulling through this.

Posted by: aziz on 2010-01-25, 06:40:33

Cocaine, amphetamines and heroin can cause cardiomyopathies, chances are good if she stay in hospital and with complete cessation of the drug.

Posted by: gangadharan nair on 2010-01-25, 02:03:18

Orthopnea or orthopnoea is shortness of breath (dyspnea) which occurs when lying flat, causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair. Alcoholism, cocaine use and other drug abuse can cause dilated cardiomyopathy.

Posted by: pacemaker on 2010-01-26, 23:54:54

I think she can pull through , she needs a drug program when she is release ,and let the doctors know about her drug use . it may save her life.