Anabolic androgenic steroid-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

BMJ Case Rep. 2015 Mar 24:2015:bcr2014209089. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-209089.

Abstract

Anabolic steroid abuse, aimed at increasing muscle mass, has been growing in recent years. We describe a case of a 25-year-old bodybuilder who, after taking nandrolone and stanozolol, presented with Takotsubo syndrome. The angiography showed a normal coronary anatomy with the absence of stenosis. The left ventricular function was completely normalised after 1 week.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anabolic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anabolic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Androgens / administration & dosage
  • Androgens / adverse effects*
  • Chest Pain / etiology*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Male
  • Nandrolone / administration & dosage
  • Nandrolone / adverse effects*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / chemically induced*
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / diagnosis
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight Lifting

Substances

  • Anabolic Agents
  • Androgens
  • Nandrolone