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Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Young Man Using Anabolic Steroids

Department of Internal Medicine Beth Israel Medical Center, New York

Maurice Rachko, MD, FACC, FACP

Division of Cardiology, Beth Israel Medical Center, mwysoczanski{at}gmail.com

Steven R. Bergmann, MD, PhD

Division of Cardiology, Beth Israel Medical Center

Anabolic-androgenic steroids are used worldwide to help athletes gain muscle mass and strength. Their use and abuse is associated with numerous side effects, including acute myocardial infarction (MI). We report a case of MI in a young 31-year-old bodybuilder. Because of the serious cardiovascular complications of anabolic steroids, physicians should be aware of their abuse and consequences.

Key Words: anabolic steroids • myocardial infarction • steroid abuse • athletes • bodybuilders

This version was published on July 1, 2008

Angiology, Vol. 59, No. 3, 376-378 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0003319707304883


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