Can anabolic steroids cause LVH?

Question

Hello doctor,

I was diagnosed with severe LVH (left ventricular hypertrophy) due to anabolic steroid abuse over the past two and a half years, along with training for more than three hours a day. I have made lifestyle changes and lost weight, but my anxiety now often gets the better of me. I have a family history of bradycardia, and my resting heart rate (RHR) is in the 40s or even high 30s when I sleep or first wake up, although it does not cause any symptoms other than freaking me out. My diastolic blood pressure dips into the 50s due to the Lisinopril, and that stresses me too. I live in constant fear of dying young, very young. Are my issues something I can recover from or even reverse? Would I need to stop exercising completely to reduce the size of my heart?

Please advise.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have carefully reviewed your history and would like to reassure you that there is no reason to panic, as long as you have stopped physical training and the use of anabolic steroids. You should know that LVH (left ventricular hypertrophy) is often reversible in cases like yours after a few months of ceasing strenuous physical activity and anabolic steroid use. Therefore, there is no need to worry about dying early. I would recommend continuing with light physical activity.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, you can continue physical training, but not intensively. I would recommend avoiding strenuous activities like weight lifting and focusing on aerobic exercises instead.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.