Long-term anabolic androgenic steroid use is associated with increased atrial electromechanical delay in male bodybuilders

Biomed Res Int. 2014:2014:451520. doi: 10.1155/2014/451520. Epub 2014 May 4.

Abstract

We investigated the effect of long-term supraphysiologic doses of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) on atrial electromechanical delay (AEMD) in male bodybuilders. We clearly demonstrated that long-term consumption of supraphysiologic doses of AAS is associated with higher values of inter- and intra-AEMD in healthy young bodybuilders.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anabolic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anabolic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Androgens / adverse effects*
  • Heart Atria / drug effects*
  • Heart Atria / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sports Medicine*

Substances

  • Anabolic Agents
  • Androgens