Rhabdomyolysis Occurring under Statins after Intense Physical Activity in a Marathon Runner
Joint Authors
Michel, Fabrice
Meneveau, Nicolas
Toussirot, Éric
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Statins are widely used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and their side effects on muscles are well established.
Conversely, data are sparse regarding the safety of this class of drugs in subjects who engage in sports, particularly those who have intense sports activity.
We report the case of a marathon runner who presented with acute rhabdomyolysis during competition while being under rosuvastatin treatment.
This case raises the question of the need for temporary discontinuation of statin therapy when intense physical activity is planned.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Toussirot, Éric& Michel, Fabrice& Meneveau, Nicolas. 2015. Rhabdomyolysis Occurring under Statins after Intense Physical Activity in a Marathon Runner. Case Reports in Rheumatology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Toussirot, Éric…[et al.]. Rhabdomyolysis Occurring under Statins after Intense Physical Activity in a Marathon Runner. Case Reports in Rheumatology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Toussirot, Éric& Michel, Fabrice& Meneveau, Nicolas. Rhabdomyolysis Occurring under Statins after Intense Physical Activity in a Marathon Runner. Case Reports in Rheumatology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059980
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059980