Anabolic Steroid Therapy in Arterial Disease a Review

Abstract

Anabolic steroid therapy enhances fibrinolytic activity and it has been suggested that, since degenerative and thrombotic arterial diseases may be associated with impaired plasma fibrinolysis, anabolic steroids may be of potential therapeutic value in these disorders. The evidence for the use of anabolic steroids in peripheral and in coronary arterial disorders is reviewed.