Abstract Background: The use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) has increased substantially, especially among young adults seeking aesthetic enhancement and improved physical performance. Scientific evidence demonstrates a significant association between the abuse of these substances and severe cardiovascular events, including acute myocardial infarction (AMI), often occurring in individuals without traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Objective: To describe the adverse effects of AAS on the cardiovascular system and the main pathophysiological mechanisms involved in the development of AMI through the analysis of a […]