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ArticleCureus2025

Creatine Use and Thromboembolism Risk in Athletes: A Case Report.

Osama S Abdalla, Haseeb Mudassir, Hazel Green, Praveenkumar Katarki

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Osama S AbdallaAcute Medicine, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Telford, GBR.
Haseeb MudassirAcute Medicine, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Telford, GBR.
Hazel GreenAcute Medicine, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Telford, GBR.
Praveenkumar KatarkiAcute Medicine, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Telford, GBR.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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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athletescreatine supplementsdeep vein thrombosispulmonary embolismthrombotic risk

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PMID41541997
PMCPMC12800716

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