Adverse cardiovascular effects of anabolic steroids: pathophysiology imaging

Adverse effects of anabolic steroids in athletes. A constant threat.

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are used as ergogenic aids by athletes and non-athletes to enhance performance by augmenting muscular development and strength. AAS administration is often associated with various adverse effects that are generally dose related. High and multi-doses of AAS used for athletic enhancement can lead to serious and irreversible organ damage. Among the most common ad...

Adverse effects of anabolic androgenic steroids on the cardiovascular, metabolic and reproductive systems of anabolic substance abusers

Cardiac effects of anabolic steroids.

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?

The Psychological Effects of Anabolic Steroids

Use of anabolic steroids has for some time been widespread among competitive sportsmen and women, who selfadminister doses of up to 100 times the recommended therapeutic dose, and use combinations of multiple oral and injectable preparations (a practice known as'stacking'). Often these are preparations intended for veterinary use, or of questionable origin, purity or authenticity. They are take...

Anabolic steroids.

Athletes, like others, use recreational and lorillicit psychoactive drugs. However, many athletes also use drugs to enhance their training or performance, including an array of bizarre and exotic substances. Although the majority of these substances are not psychoactive, they may be abused by athletes. Some of these substances, such as anabolic steroids and human growth honnone, are referred to...