Objective:To observe the protective effects and mechanisms of hydrogen sulfide(H2S)on isoproterenol(ISO)induced acute myocardial injury in mice. Methods:C57BL/6 mice of 12-week-old were subcutaneously injected with H2S donor NaHS[10 μmoL/(kg·d)]for 2 weeks,and then large dosage of ISO[150 mg/(kg·d)]was jointly given by subcutaneous injection for 2 days. Pathological structures of myocardium were assessed. Activities of creatine kinase(CK)and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)in plasma were measured. Levels of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and malondialdehyde(MDA),total antioxidant capacity(T-AOC),activity and expression of superoxide dismutase(SOD)in myocardium were detected. Results:NaHS pretreatment improved ISO induced pathological disorder in the myocardium,reduced CK and LDH activity in the plasma,decreased the level of myocardial ROS and MDA,improved myocardial T-AOC,enhanced myocardial SOD activity and expression. Conclusion:H2S alleviated ISO induced acute myocardial injury in mice,which might be associated with the improvement of SOD expression and activity,and the reduction of oxidative stress.