Adverse cardiovascular effects of doping in athletes
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Adverse cardiovascular effects of doping in athletes
Abstract
The use of doping substances and methods is prevalent not only among elite athletes, but also among amateur athletes and other athletes. However, the abuse of substances and methods of doping has been associated with the occurrence of numerous adverse health effects. Cardiovascular effects are the most deleterious. The objective of this manuscript is to study through a review the literature, adverse cardiovascular effects after the abuse of substances and doping methods in athletes. Three major classes of products have more cardiovascular side effects; they are anabolic, stimulants and narcotics. It is possible to predict their use according to the desired objectives. Anabolic doping is used by sportsmen who practice strength sports, stimulants are used by those who practice speed sports, while endurance sportsmen prefer products that improve the transport of oxygen. Cases of myocardial infarction, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, venous thrombosis, arrhythmogenesis, heart failure and sudden cardiac death have been observed. The doping substances of varied nature seem to have adverse cardiovascular effects whose physiopathology remains a research and investigation track. Further randomized trials are needed to better understand the interaction of these doping substances taken in a combined way in athletes.
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