ea0099p230 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2024
Buhl Laust F
, Christensen Louise L
, Hjortebjerg Rikke
, Hasific Selma
, Hjerrild Clara
, Harders Stefan
, Rasmussen Jon J
, Glintborg Dorte
, Andersen Mariannes
, Kistorp Caroline
, Lindholt Jess
, Diederichsen Axel
, Frystyk Jan
Background: The illicit use of androgenic anabolic steroids (AAS) has increased significantly and is nowadays used by many recreational athletes. This raises concerns about the AAS-associated health risks, particularly cardiovascular complications. Therefore, we studied cardiovascular health in the broad population of Danish AAS-using recreational male and female athletes.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 107 AAS users (27 women) and 58 he...