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. 2012 Jul;42(7):795-803.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2362.2011.02642.x. Epub 2012 Feb 2.

Adverse cardiovascular effects of anabolic steroids: pathophysiology imaging

Reza Golestani  1 , Riemer H J A Slart, Robin P F Dullaart, Andor W J M Glaudemans, Clark J Zeebregts, Hendrikus H Boersma, René A Tio, Rudi A J O Dierckx
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Adverse cardiovascular effects of anabolic steroids: pathophysiology imaging

Reza Golestani et al. Eur J Clin Invest. 2012 Jul.

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.

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