August 2022 PMID 35460300

Cardiovascular phenotype of long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid abusers compared with strength-trained athletes.

Tea Saetereng Fyksen, Paul Vanberg, Knut Gjesdal, Thomas G von Lueder, Reidar Bjørnerheim, Kjetil Steine, Dan Atar, Sigrun Halvorsen

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Peak: 8 in Jul 2022

across 4 sources since Apr 2022

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The group of discussions demonstrates clear recognition of the study’s importance, with posts emphasizing cardiovascular risks like hypertrophy and coronary artery disease, using words like 'good to see,' 'not surprising,' and 'important research' to reflect agreement and acknowledgment of implications. The tone suggests a focus on health awareness and scientific validation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most of the social discussions recognize the findings as aligned with existing concerns about steroid use and cardiovascular health.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with many posts referencing the study and emphasizing its importance for athletes and health professionals.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts range from sharing summaries to discussing implications, indicating moderate to high engagement, especially with mentions of specific features like concentric hypertrophy and coronary risks.

ImpactModerate impact

While not universally hailed as revolutionary, the discussions highlight the study's significance in highlighting health risks, thus having a moderate impact on awareness.

Abstract in brief

Long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) users show increased cardiovascular risks, including thicker heart walls, lower HDL cholesterol, higher hemoglobin, and evidence of coronary artery disease, compared to strength-trained athletes without AAS use.
AAS users have altered heart function with signs of concentric myocardial hypertrophy and a reduced ejection fraction, indicating potential heart strain or damage.
Despite some similarities in ECG measures, overall, AAS abuse is linked to a distinct and more harmful cardiovascular profile, suggesting increased risk for heart-related problems.

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Cardiovascular Risks of Long-term Anabolic Steroid Use

Long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid users exhibit increased cardiovascular risks, including thicker heart walls and signs of heart strain, compared to strength-trained athletes without AAS use.

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Felipe Montecino

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RT @BradSchoenfeld: Not surprising, but good that the topic is being studied: "A divergent CV phenotype dominated by increased CV risk, acc…

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RT @BradSchoenfeld: Not surprising, but good that the topic is being studied: "A divergent CV phenotype dominated by increased CV risk, acc…

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RT @BradSchoenfeld: Not surprising, but good that the topic is being studied: "A divergent CV phenotype dominated by increased CV risk, acc…

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RT @BradSchoenfeld: Not surprising, but good that the topic is being studied: "A divergent CV phenotype dominated by increased CV risk, acc…

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Tadej Debevec

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Cardiovascular phenotype of long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid abusers compared with strength-trained athletes.

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Long-term Steroid Use and Its Impact on Heart Health Exposed

Cardiovascular Risks of Long-term Anabolic Steroid Use