Dangers and Long-Term Effects of Cocaine Abuse. Risk of overdose, damage to the nose and nasal passages, what are the long term effects of use? Cocaine addicts can develop a chronic runny nose and find that their ability to smell is impaired, and their ability to taste also decreased.
A cerebral vasospasm is the term used to describe when a brain artery or smaller brain blood vessels narrow. A blood vesselâs central lumen becomes narrow in response to the vessel wall contraction. This constriction prohibits blood flow.
Patients with coronary artery vasospasm typically describe anginal symptoms, including retrosternal pain or pressure with radiation to the neck, jaw, left shoulder, or arm. This may be particularly true if there is significant coexistent atherosclerosis.atients with coronary artery vasospasm typically describe anginal symptoms, including retrosternal pain or pressure with radiation to the neck, jaw, left shoulder, or arm. This may be particularly true if there is significant coexistent atherosclerosis.