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Myocardial structure and function differences between steroid using and non-steroid using elite powerlifters and endurance athletes

Creator:

Climstein, Mike

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to compare the myocardial structure and function among endurance athletes (n.12), powerlifters/steroid users (n=5), powerlifters/non-steroid users (n=6), and sedentary controls (n=4). All subjects had a M-mode echocardiographic examination of their left ventricles under resting conditions. The echocardiographic measurements recorded and analyzed were of the...

Resource Type:

Dissertation