4. Cocaine use
Another thing that could trigger an aortic dissection is cocaine use. In fact, many heart attacks are caused by cocaine. After all, why would the federal government bother banning a drug unless it was actively killing people? Most heart attacks caused by cocaine occur after an hour or less from the initial usage of the drug. Statistics have even proved that a quarter of all heart attacks in patients below the age of 45 are caused by cocaine use.
Beyond heart attacks, cocaine can also cause both aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection. Myocarditis — which is the inflammation of the heart — is another issue that may arise due to cocaine use. With so many different risks to your health, it would be wise to head Nancy Reagan’s advice and just say no to drugs. Speaking of drugs, here’s another one that could cause aortic dissection.