What does this research mean for the field?

Recreational anabolic-androgenic steroid use is strongly associated with increased cardiovascular risk, including heart failure, among noncompetitive adults. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

Investigate the link between testosterone use and heart failure in a professional dancer.

March 28, 2026Open Access

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Testosterone-Induced Heart Failure in a Professional Dancer

KUKyle Udd-GarnicaUniversity of California, Los Angeles TMTyler MoradUniversity of California, Los Angeles MWMartine WebbUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Resultado clave

Recreational anabolic-androgenic steroid use is strongly associated with increased cardiovascular risk among noncompetitive adults.

Puntos clave

Investigate the link between testosterone use and heart failure in a professional dancer.
Case analysis of a professional dancer using anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Assessment of cardiovascular function and risks associated with hormone use.
Increased cardiovascular risk factors identified in the dancer.
Signs of heart failure observed, linked to testosterone use.

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Población

A professional dancer

Intervención

Testosterone / anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS)

Resultado

Heart failure

This case report highlights the risk of testosterone-induced heart failure, emphasizing the cardiovascular dangers of recreational anabolic-androgenic steroid use.

Resultado numérico

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Resumen

Recreational anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is common among noncompetitive adults and is strongly associated with increased cardiovascular risk.

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Cite This Study

Udd-Garnica et al. (Sun,) reported a other. Recreational anabolic-androgenic steroid use is strongly associated with increased cardiovascular risk among noncompetitive adults.

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