TY - JOUR T1 - Exploring the Relationship Between Muscle-Enhancing Steroids and Heart Attacks: A Comprehensive Overview A1 - Aanchal Kumari A1 - Ajit Pal Singh A1 - Chimeli Victoria Obiajulu JF - International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Allied Sciences JO - Int J Pharm Res Allied Sci SN - 2277-3657 Y1 - 2024 VL - 13 IS - 3 DO - 10.51847/yzw5XWDJwZ SP - 19 EP - 34 N2 - The use of muscle-enhancing steroids, particularly anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), has sparked widespread concern about their effects on cardiovascular health, notably their link to heart attacks. This presentation provides a comprehensive assessment of the link between muscle-enhancing drugs and heart attacks. It investigates the physiological pathways by which steroids might contribute to a variety of cardiovascular issues such as hypertension (high blood pressure), dyslipidaemia (abnormal cholesterol levels), atherosclerosis (plaque build-up in arteries), and thrombosis (blood clot formation). Furthermore, it examines the epidemiological evidence linking steroid usage to an increased risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular events. The abstract also delves into the ethical quandaries surrounding steroid usage in sports and fitness, as well as regulatory actions aimed at preventing steroid abuse. Finally, it emphasizes the crucial need for multidisciplinary teamwork and evidence-based solutions in addressing this public health challenge. This abstract, in essence, stresses the importance of raising awareness, expanding research efforts, and implementing strong prevention activities to reduce the cardiovascular hazards linked to muscle-enhancing drugs and advocate safer alternatives to achieving fitness goals. UR - https://ijpras.com/article/exploring-the-relationship-between-muscle-enhancing-steroids-and-heart-attacks-a-comprehensive-over-yrumuqesibrvlgb ER -