You have been called for a 46-year-old male who just smoked crack cocaine. In reviewing his past medical history, which of the following conditions would be most of most concern to the EMT?

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Smoking crack cocaine can cause significant cardiovascular effects such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and potential for heart attack or stroke. Therefore, a history of heart disease would be of most concern for this patient. While alcoholism, migraine headaches, and diabetes are all significant medical conditions, they are not necessarily directly related to the acute effects of crack cocaine use.

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