Cardiac effects of anabolic steroids

Heart. 2004 May;90(5):473-5. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.025783.

Abstract

Anabolic steroid abuse in athletes has been associated with a wide range of adverse conditions, including hypogonadism, testicular atrophy, impaired spermatogenesis, gynaecomastia, and psychiatric disturbance. But what effect does steroid abuse have on the cardiovascular system?

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Editorial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anabolic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Heart Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Steroids / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anabolic Agents
  • Steroids