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Adverse cardiovascular effects of anabolic steroids: pathophysiology imaging
Author(s) -
Golestani Reza,
Slart Riemer H. J. A.,
Dullaart Robin P. F.,
Glaudemans Andor W. J. M.,
Zeebregts Clark J.,
Boersma Hendrikus H.,
Tio René A.,
Dierckx Rudi A. J. O.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
european journal of clinical investigation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.164
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1365-2362
pISSN - 0014-2972
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2362.2011.02642.x
Subject(s) - medicine , adverse effect , anabolism , pathophysiology , anabolic steroid , observational study , anabolic agents , bioinformatics , biology
Eur J Clin Invest 2012; 42 (7): 795–803 Abstract Background Anabolic‐androgenic steroids (AAS) are widely abused for enhancing muscle mass, strength, growth and improving athletic performance. Materials and methods In recent years, many observational and interventional studies have shown important adverse cardiovascular effects of AAS abuse. Conclusions This review discusses established and future perspectives of novel molecular imaging techniques that may serve as potential tools for early detection of AAS‐associated cardiovascular disorders.