Citation

Becker RC, Ansell J. Primary Cardiology 1994; 20(3): 26-27.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994)

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Abstract

Illicit anabolic steroid use is a major national health problem that is increasing steadily, especially among adolescent males. Anabolic steroids have been linked to several serious and potentially life-threatening medical conditions, including malignancies and depression-mediated suicide. Furthermore, mounting evidence suggests that even brief use is associated with a prothrombotic state that may culminate in venous and/or arterial thromboembolic events, including pulmonary embolism, stroke, and acute myocardial infarction. Long-term use may cause accelerated coronary atherosclerosis.

Language: en

Keywords

human; suicide; depression; stroke; risk assessment; article; drug mechanism; lung embolism; acute heart infarction; anabolic agent; cardiovascular effect; thromboembolism; coronary artery atherosclerosis; vasospasm; atherogenesis