ISSN:
1437-1596
Keywords:
Key words Anabolic steroids
;
Multi-drug abuse
;
Body
;
building
;
Sudden cardiac death
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
,
Law
Notes:
Abstract The case of sudden cardiac death of a 23-year-old body builder who used anabolic steroids combined with other performance enhancing drugs is reported. Postmortem investigations revealed cardiac hypertrophy, acute cellular necrosis and interstitial fibrosis of the myocardium. The side-effects and interactions of the substances used are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004140050165
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