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Cocaine directly blocks electrical signals in cardiac tissue

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Illicit stimulants are basically sabotage for your internal wiring. The compound binds directly to sodium channels within the cardiac grid, actively preventing the critical electrical impulses needed to maintain a normal rhythm.

Cocaine directly blocks electrical signals in cardiac tissue
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