Cardiac effects of anabolic steroids.
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چکیده
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?
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Heart
دوره 90 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004