Circulation March 2025 PMID 39945117

Cardiovascular Disease in Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Users.

Josefine Windfeld-Mathiasen, Ida M Heerfordt, Kim Peder Dalhoff, Jon Trærup Andersen, Michael Asger Andersen, Karl Sebastian Johansson, Tor Biering-Sørensen, Flemming Javier Olsen, Henrik Horwitz

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The discussions predominantly confirm the serious health risks associated with anabolic steroid use by referencing the study’s key findings, such as the threefold and ninefold increases in cardiovascular risks. The tone is serious and factual, emphasizing the dangers to influence awareness and behavioral change.

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Most discussions strongly agree with the study’s findings, emphasizing the links between steroid use and increased cardiovascular risks.

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Posts show moderate interest, with many mentioning statistics and implications, though some posts are more informational than engaging.

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Several discussions delve into details about the research methods, such as cohort studies and hazard ratios, reflecting a reasonable level of engagement.

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The discussions highlight the significant health impacts of steroid use, with phrases like 'substantially increased risk' and 'significant increase' indicating high perceived importance.

Abstract in brief

Anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) use is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, and this study aimed to assess the incidence of such diseases in male AAS users compared to a larger control group.
The study tracked 1,189 AAS users and 59,450 controls over an average of 11 years, finding significantly increased rates of events like acute myocardial infarction and heart failure among AAS users.
Results indicated that AAS users had substantially higher adjusted hazard ratios for various cardiovascular issues, such as about a three-fold increase in risk for heart attacks and a nearly nine-fold increase for cardiomyopathy.

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AAS use is associated with a substantially increased risk of cardiovascular disease in a large cohort with a long follow-up period. https://t.co/4s4hBMhs8l

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Cardiovascular Disease in Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Users.

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