Abstract
This study suggests that the short-term administration of a small dosage of anabolic steroids may have a beneficial effect on the deteriorated myocardium, although long-standing exposure to a larger dosage of anabolic steroids may induce myocardial and systemic complications.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anabolic Agents / administration & dosage
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Anabolic Agents / pharmacology*
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / complications*
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / pathology
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / complications*
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / pathology
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / physiopathology
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Drug Administration Schedule
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Heart Failure / etiology
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Heart Failure / pathology*
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Heart Failure / physiopathology
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Heart Ventricles / drug effects*
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Heart Ventricles / pathology*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency / complications*
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency / pathology
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology
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Oxymetholone / administration & dosage
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Oxymetholone / pharmacology*
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Ventricular Function, Left / drug effects*
Substances
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Anabolic Agents
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Oxymetholone