title: Acute myocardial infarction in a young man using anabolic steroids.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY 10003, USA. mwysoczanski@gmail.com
authors.forename: Mariusz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wysoczanski
authors.forename: Maurice
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rachko
authors.forename: Steven R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Bergmann
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D015607:Stents; D013256:Steroids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014891:Weight Lifting
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents; D013256:Steroids