Title: Adverse cardiovascular effects of anabolic steroids: pathophysiology imaging.
Authors: Golestani, Reza; Slart, Riemer H. J. A.; Dullaart, Robin P. F.; Glaudemans, Andor W. J. M.; Zeebregts, Clark J.; Boersma, Hendrikus H.; Tio, René A.; Dierckx, Rudi A. J. O.
Abstract: Eur J Clin Invest 2012; 42 (7): 795-803 Abstract Background Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are widely abused for enhancing muscle mass, strength, growth and improving athletic performance. Materials and methods In recent years, many observational and interventional studies have shown important adverse cardiovascular effects of AAS abuse. Conclusions This review discusses established and future perspectives of novel molecular imaging techniques that may serve as potential tools for early detection of AAS-associated cardiovascular disorders.
Subjects: ANABOLIC steroids; PATHOLOGICAL physiology; CARDIOVASCULAR diseases; TESTOSTERONE; MUSCLE growth; HYPOGONADISM; HEPATOTOXICOLOGY
Publication: European Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2012, Vol 42, Issue 7, p795
ISSN: 0014-2972
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2362.2011.02642.x

Adverse cardiovascular effects of anabolic steroids: pathophysiology imaging.

Golestani, Reza; Slart, Riemer H. J. A.; Dullaart, Robin P. F.; Glaudemans, Andor W. J. M.; Zeebregts, Clark J.; Boersma, Hendrikus H.; Tio, René A.; Dierckx, Rudi A. J. O.