Cocaine and heart disease

Event date :
Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 15:00 to 16:00
Event Type :
Seminar
School/Unit
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
Categories
Location :
Level 4 Lowy Institute Seminar Room, UNSW Kensington
Booking deadline: 
Contact for inquiries
Marion Downey

Presentation: "Regular cocaine use is associated with increased systolic blood pressure, aortic stiffness and left ventricular mass in young, otherwise healthy individuals." Presenter: Professor Gemma Figtree of the Kolling Centre of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital The study was conducted in collaboration with the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.

Cost
Free

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