Anabolic Drugs and Myocardial Infarction – A Clinical Case Report

Introduction

In most cases of myocardial infarction (MI) in young people, traditional cardiovascular risk factors continue to be of utmost importance; but at this age, other causes should also be considered, such as drug abuse.

Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone and are often illegally used by athletes to increase their physical performance. There is a correlation between the use of these drugs and increased cardiovascular risk. Human growth hormone (hGH) has also been used to increase physical performance, despite the risk of cardiovascular complications. Clenbuterol is a potent β2-agonist that also has anabolic effects. However, at present, little is known about its potential cardiovascular risk.

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