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Osama S Abdalla1, Haseeb Mudassir1, Hazel Green1
1Acute Medicine, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Telford, GBR.
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Creatine monohydrate (Cr) is a widely used supplement in the sports and fitness industry, with its popularity continuing to rise. It is well known for its ability to maintain high-energy phosphate levels during intense physical activity, thereby enhancing performance. Documented benefits of creatine supplementation include enhanced muscular development, neuroprotective effects in certain neurodegenerative conditions, and potential cardiovascular advantages. Nonetheless, a growing body of reports has raised concerns regarding possible adverse vascular effects, particularly an increased risk of thrombosis. This case underscores the potential thrombotic risks associated with creatine use and highlights the need to re-evaluate its safety profile. In addition, we provide an updated review of the literature regarding this potentially serious adverse effect.
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