Publication
Performance enhancing drugs (doping agents) and sudden death--a case report and review of the literature
Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 1998
Hausmann Roland, Hammer S, Betz P
Units
PubMed
Citation
Hausmann R, Hammer S, Betz P. Performance enhancing drugs (doping agents) and sudden death--a case report and review of the literature. Int J Legal Med 1998; 111:261-4.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Int J Legal Med 1998; 111
Publication Date
Jan 1, 1998
Issn Print
0937-9827
Pages
261-4
Brief description/objective
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.