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yes.
people abuse steroids for muscle gains and size. your heart is a muscle that pumps blood around your body 24 hours a day. therefore it will increase in size.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoyes. ed van amsterdam pro bodybuilder has a big problem with enlarged heart. and that's why he retired and stoped competing.
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What Medications can cause men to have enlarged breasts?
Steroids.
Can sleep apnea cause enlarged heart?
Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder whereby the pharynx closes causing the patient to gasp or even stop breathing in their sleep. Yes, obstructive sleep apnea can cause an enlarged and thickened heart.
Is weightlifting a cause of heart failure?
No not at all, if you take steroids they can lead to heart failure.
Can I use steroids if I have congestive heart failure?
absolutely- they can cause heart enlargement and decrease function
What causes a septum to enlarge?
it is called an enlarged heart and it is when the chambers in your heart are enlarged most people get treated for it by having surgery but if not treated can cause heart attack and an irregular heartbeat wich can lead to death most people are born with this sever condition it is called an enlarged heart and it is when the chambers in your heart are enlarged most people get treated for it by having surgery but if not treated can cause heart attack and an irregular heartbeat wich can lead to death most people are born with this sever condition
Is an enlarged heart considered heart disease?
An enlarged heart may be considered a Heart disease if it is not a result of training. Enlarged heart is also known as cardiomegaly.
What is An Enlarged Ventricle?
An enlarged ventricle means that there is swelling and or fluid filled spaced around the ventricles. There are ventricles in the brain as well as the heart. When the ventricles are enlarged it can cause a lot of distress on the body.
Will an enlarged heart cause sudden death?
Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) isn't a disease, but rather a symptom of another condition. You may develop an enlarged heart temporarily because of a stress on your body, such as pregnancy, or because of a medical condition, such as the weakening of the heart muscle, coronary artery disease, heart valve problems or abnormal heart rhythms.
What are some common causes of an enlarged heart?
An enlarged heart can be caused by conditions that cause your heart to pump harder than usual or that damage your heart muscle. Sometimes the heart enlarges and becomes weak for unknown reasons. Some causes are high blood pressure and heart valve disease.
What is cardiomegaly?
It is the medical term for enlarged heart. (Cardio = Heart, megaly = enlarged)
What three organs get damaged when taking steroids?
the heart, it becomes enlarged and the heartbeat then becomes irregular. the testicles, they shrink. in a way the skin, you grow more hair and you also get back acne.
Are migraines a side effect of having an enlarged heart?
Migraines are not directly caused from having an enlarged heart, however - the major cause of an enlarged heart is high blood pressure. Hypertension can cause increased migraine frequency and severity. Another heart condition that can cause migraines is Patent Foramen Ovale. A foramen ovale is a small hole in the heart that everyone has before they are born. Under normal circumstances it closes. For those that don't, the patent foramen ovale works like a valve - only opening when the heart is under stress. An enlarged heart is always under stress. Initial studies have shown that surgery for closing a PFO has improved the frequency of migraine headaches in those patients.
