[Cardiovascular complications of doping products]

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2018 Nov;67(5):365-369. doi: 10.1016/j.ancard.2018.08.015. Epub 2018 Oct 2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Doping is the use of a substance that artificially increases an individual's physical ability for competition purpose. Products and methods used in doping are not without risk, especially at cardiovascular level. Here we review the most common doping substances in sport and their cardiovascular consequences.

Keywords: Agents anabolisants; Anabolic agents; Cœur; Dopage; Doping; Heart; Heart failure; Insuffisance cardiaque; Sport.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Antagonists / adverse effects
  • Anabolic Agents / adverse effects
  • Blood Transfusion, Autologous / adverse effects
  • Cannabinoids / adverse effects
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / adverse effects
  • Diuretics / adverse effects
  • Doping in Sports*
  • Erythropoietin / adverse effects
  • Glucocorticoids / adverse effects
  • Hormone Antagonists / adverse effects
  • Humans

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Antagonists
  • Anabolic Agents
  • Cannabinoids
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Diuretics
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Hormone Antagonists
  • Erythropoietin