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

Anabolic androgenic steroid-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Angelo Placci  1 , Gianluigi Sella  2 , Giancarlo Bellanti  1 , Massimo Margheri  1
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Case Reports

Anabolic androgenic steroid-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Angelo Placci et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

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.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
ECG showing ST elevation in inferior and lateral leads.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Left ventricle angiography showing apical ballooning.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Cardiac MR showing normal wall motion and regular perfusion after 2 weeks.
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