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n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Myocarditis

n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine has been researched along with Myocarditis in 2 studies

N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine: An N-substituted amphetamine analog. It is a widely abused drug classified as a hallucinogen and causes marked, long-lasting changes in brain serotonergic systems. It is commonly referred to as MDMA or ecstasy.
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine : A member of the class of benzodioxoles that is 1,3-benzodioxole substituted by a 2-(methylamino)propyl group at position 5.

Myocarditis: Inflammatory processes of the muscular walls of the heart (MYOCARDIUM) which result in injury to the cardiac muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC). Manifestations range from subclinical to sudden death (DEATH, SUDDEN). Myocarditis in association with cardiac dysfunction is classified as inflammatory CARDIOMYOPATHY usually caused by INFECTION, autoimmune diseases, or responses to toxic substances. Myocarditis is also a common cause of DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY and other cardiomyopathies.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The annual death rate from drug abuse for teenagers increased from 1."1.37Trends and pattern of drug abuse deaths in Maryland teenagers. ( Fowler, DR; Levine, B; Li, G; Li, L; Zhang, X; Zielke, HR, 2011)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Li, L1
Zhang, X1
Levine, B1
Li, G1
Zielke, HR1
Fowler, DR1
Mortelmans, LJ1
Bogaerts, PJ1
Hellemans, S1
Volders, W1
Van Rossom, P1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Myocarditis

ArticleYear
Trends and pattern of drug abuse deaths in Maryland teenagers.
    Journal of forensic sciences, 2011, Volume: 56, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Age Distribution; Black People; Butanes; Cause of Death; Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane; C

2011
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and myocarditis following Ecstasy use: a case report.
    European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine, 2005, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Dancing; Electrocardiography; Emergency Medicine; Humans; Male; Mediastinal Emphysema; M

2005