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This is a Prospective Cohort Study study.

September 10, 2025Open HeartOpen Access

Cardiac structure and function in anabolic-androgenic steroid users: a 16-year follow-up study

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Cohort study shows cardiac dysfunction linked to anabolic-androgenic steroid use in adults, highlighting recovery in discontinuers.

AAS users exhibited larger left ventricular mass and lower ejection fraction compared to non-users, indicating cardiac dysfunction.
After 16 years, left ventricular mass in discontinued AAS users normalized, while continued users retained larger mass and impaired function.
The study involved echocardiography and coronary CT angiography to assess cardiac structure and function.
Recovery of left ventricular function was observed in those who ceased AAS use, suggesting potential reversibility.

Fyksen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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