An acute myocardial infarction occurring in an anabolic steroid user

Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1994 Apr;26(4):408-13.

Abstract

Anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse is prevalent and has been associated with numerous adverse effects. The case being presented is of an amateur weight trainer, who suffered an acute myocardial infarction; his only significant risk factor was his nonmedical use of an anabolic steroid, nandrolone decanoate. This case presentation discusses the hematologic effects of this class of drugs and the subsequent impact on ischemic heart disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anabolic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Thrombosis / chemically induced
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / chemically induced*
  • Myocardial Infarction / genetics
  • Nandrolone / adverse effects
  • Nandrolone / analogs & derivatives*
  • Nandrolone Decanoate
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*
  • Weight Lifting

Substances

  • Anabolic Agents
  • Nandrolone
  • Nandrolone Decanoate