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Anabolic steroids and cardiovascular risk
Peter Angell1, Neil Chester, Danny Green
1Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK. P.Angell@2004.ljmu.ac.uk
Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|January 11, 2012
Summary
Anabolic steroid (AS) use is increasing beyond athletes, posing a public health concern. Research is limited, but AS use may negatively impact cardiovascular health, necessitating further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Public Health
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Growing use of anabolic steroids (AS) reported beyond athletes.
- AS use is a public health concern with largely undefined consequences.
- Cardiovascular health data is limited to case studies and small cohorts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current understanding of anabolic steroid (AS) effects on cardiovascular health.
- To highlight the public health implications of increasing AS use.
- To identify gaps in research regarding AS and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature, including case studies and small cohort studies.
- Analysis of data on AS impact on cardiovascular risk factors.
- Examination of emerging research using novel imaging technologies.
Main Results:
- AS use linked to cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction and stroke.
- Evidence suggests AS may affect blood pressure, lipids, and cardiac structure (e.g., left ventricular hypertrophy).
- Data on AS impact on cardiovascular health remains controversial and requires larger studies.
Conclusions:
- Anabolic steroid (AS) use presents a significant cardiovascular health concern.
- More large-scale epidemiological studies are needed to clarify AS risks.
- Accurate public health messaging is crucial for diverse AS-using populations.
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