Key result
Anabolic steroid use in weight-lifters was associated with significant increases in left ventricular end-diastolic volume (16%) and mass (17%) compared to non-users, with similar systolic function.
Why the study?
Does systematic abuse of androgenic anabolic steroids alter cardiac structure and function in adult weight-lifters?
Population
30 top-level adult weight-lifters
Comparison
Systematic abuse of androgenic anabolic steroids vs Never used androgenic anabolic steroids (n=15)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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No detectable LV or ECG differences with AAS use in this small cohort; leaves open cumulative cardiac risks and warrants prospective study.
Cross-Sectional (n=30)
Does systematic abuse of androgenic anabolic steroids alter cardiac structure and function in adult weight-lifters?
Anabolic steroid use in weight-lifters is associated with significant left ventricular hypertrophy and dilatation without altering resting systolic function.
Deligiannis et al. (1993) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy weight-lifters (n=30). Androgenic anabolic steroids vs. No use of anabolic steroids was evaluated on Left ventricular end-diastolic volume and mass. Anabolic steroid use in weight-lifters was associated with significant increases in left ventricular end-diastolic volume (16%) and mass (17%) compared to non-users, with similar systolic function.
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