Anabolic androgenic steroid-induced acute myocardial infarction with multiorgan failure.

We describe a case of AAS-induced multisystem failure following an extensive history of abuse in a 41-year-old bodybuilder. Furthermore, we review pertinent literature and discuss the different pathophysiologic mechanisms through which AAS affect the heart and other organs. This case points to the possibility of multiorgan involvement and severe cardiac effects of AAS abuse in young individuals who may not have any past medical history.
PMID: 29904303 [PubMed]

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - June 16, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Flo FJ, Kanu O, Teleb M, Chen Y, Siddiqui T Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research