Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Impact on Cardiovascular Risk and Events: A Literature Review

    April 2026 in “ Quality in Sport ”
    Eryk Ubysz, Patrycja Kwitowska, Łukasz Muraszewski, Emilia Muraszewska, Małgorzata Pyjecka, Agata Król, Edyta Lewandowska, Cezary Łuczyński, Maciej Paczkowski, Mariusz Wręczycki
    TLDR Anabolic-androgenic steroids increase the risk of heart problems.
    Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) use is linked to increased cardiovascular risk and events, including vascular calcification, atherosclerosis, hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, impaired cardiac function, arrhythmias, and myocardial infarction. While there is evidence of these associations, some effects require further research. Understanding the impact of AAS can aid in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
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