Are the cardiac effects of anabolic steroid abuse in strength athletes reversible?

CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE Are the cardiac effects of anabolic steroid abuse in strength athletes reversible?

Objective: To investigate the reversibility of adverse cardiovascular effects after chronic abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) in athletes. Methods: Doppler echocardiography and cycle ergometry including measurements of blood pressure at rest and during exercise were undertaken in 32 bodybuilders or powerlifters, including 15 athletes who had not been taking AAS for at least 12 months ...

Are the cardiac effects of anabolic steroid abuse in strength athletes reversible?

OBJECTIVE To investigate the reversibility of adverse cardiovascular effects after chronic abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) in athletes. METHODS Doppler echocardiography and cycle ergometry including measurements of blood pressure at rest and during exercise were undertaken in 32 bodybuilders or powerlifters, including 15 athletes who had not been taking AAS for at least 12 months ...

Anabolic Steroid Abuse, 102

An inside perspective on anabolic steroid abuse

Steroid abuse is common across gyms across the world. This unique article features an inside perspective/opinion in a question and answer format from a former steroid user/high level body builder.

Frequency of Anabolic Steroids Abuse in Bodybuilder Athletes in Kerman City

Abstract Background: Athletes, especially bodybuilders, abuse anabolic steroid drugs to improve their strength and enhance their muscle growth and appearance. This study was conducted to determine the type and frequency of anabolic steroids abuse in bodybuilder athletes in Kerman City. Methods: A confidential questionnaire which included demographic data (age, education), name of ab...