Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Induce Reversible Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Cardiac Dysfunction. Echocardiography Results of the HAARLEM Study

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Induce Reversible Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Cardiac Dysfunction. Echocardiography Results of the HAARLEM Study

Background: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) is not uncommon among strength athletes. Several cross-sectional studies have linked AAS use to heart disease, but a causal role for AAS is not certain and it is unknown whether cardiac changes are reversible.Methods: Men of at least 18 years...

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Main Authors: Diederik L. Smit, A. J. Voogel, Martin den Heijer, Willem de Ronde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Subjects:
anabolic steroids
performance and image-enhancing drugs
strength athletes
bodybuilding
three-dimensional echocardiography
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frph.2021.732318/full

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