What is it about?
Vast adverse effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids on athletes’ cardiovascular systems have been reported. However, there is still a lack of adequate information regarding the pathways and mechanisms involved.
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Why is it important?
Many athletes especially use anabolic steroids like nandrolone alongside exercising for muscle growth and strength. Although these have some beneficial effects but there is a growing evidences for their harmful effects on cardiovascular system.
Perspectives
I hope this article warns people that might think anabolic steroids have no side effects and it costs to build the muscles quickly in the cost of cardiovascular disorders.
Dr Hamid Najafipour
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
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This page is a summary of: Low-intensity endurance exercise plus nandrolone decanoate modulates cardiac adiponectin and its receptors, Autonomic and Autacoid Pharmacology, March 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/aap.12056.
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