Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ389889
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Publication Date: 1988
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Cardiomyopathy and Cerebrovascular Accident Associated with Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use.
Mochizuki, Ronald M.; Richter, Kenneth J.
Physician and Sportsmedicine, v16 n11 p109-11,114 Nov 1988
A case report is presented of a 32 year-old male bodybuilder who sustained an ischemic cerebrovascular accident and showed signs of cardiomyopathy. Although no cause was found, the man had been taking steroids for 16 years. Harmful effects of steroid use are discussed. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Drug Use, Heart Disorders, Medical Case Histories, Sports Medicine, Weightlifting
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Language: English
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