Syncopal episodes in a young amateur body builder.
A 36 year old male weight training enthusiast suffered several syncopal episodes. An electrocardiogram confirmed atrial fibrillation with normal ventricular response. The patient admitted to taking anabolic steroids and bromocriptine. The atrial fibrillation was considered to be due to bromocriptine misuse.
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Regional Medical Cardiology Centre, Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BA, Northern Ireland, UK. gmanoharan@msn.com
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O'Brien
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D000328:Adult; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000139:chemically induced; D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005215:Fasting / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D013575:Syncope / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014891:Weight Lifting
D045930:Anabolic Agents; D001971:Bromocriptine