sentences:  As a result, AICAR reduces the frequency and size of myocardial infarcts up to 25% in humans allowing improved blood flow to the heart.As well, the treatment has been shown to decrease the risk of an early death and improve recovery after surgery from an ischemic injury.In 2009, the French Anti-Doping Agency, suspected that AICAR had been used in the 2009 Tour de France for its supposed performance enhancing properties.