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Anabolic steroids induced acute myocardial infarction
Brunei International Medical Journal ; : 50-55, 2011.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-103
ABSTRACT
Androgenic anabolic steroids are commonly abused by athletes and body-builders to help develope lean body mass and muscular strength to enhance their performance. However, at doses which are much higher than recommended therapeutic dosage, abuse of these drugs is commonly associated with cardiovascular side-effects that can lead to acute myocardial infarction and sudden death. We report here three cases of acute myocardial infarction in local young bodybuilders who were using Stanazolol, an androgenic anabolic steroid, and discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms behind the observed cardiovascular side effects.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: English Journal: Brunei International Medical Journal Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: English Journal: Brunei International Medical Journal Year: 2011 Type: Article