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Imaging Characteristics of Methamphetamine-Associated Ischemic Strokes

Abstract

Methamphetamine (meth) is a highly addictive stimulant with harmful effects that lead to cardiovascular disease and stroke. Rates of meth use have been growing with an estimated 24 million users worldwide as of 2015. Despite a strong association between meth use and increased cerebrovascular risk, detailed descriptions of clinical and neuroradiologic characteristics in larger cohorts are lacking.