Tag: Cardiovascular complications

According to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), the misuse of Erythropoietin (EPO) can thicken the blood, leading to an increased risk of deadly diseases such as heart attack and stroke. The negative effects of using EPO, both in unmonitored abuse and improperly managed clinical settings, can be profound and life-threatening.

For a healthy individual, the risk of death from anesthesia is remarkably low, estimated at less than 1 in a million during routine procedures. However, when considering what is the biggest risk of anesthesia, the answer is complex and dependent on the patient's specific health profile and the type of surgery.