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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mike403802 on September 30, 2025, 11:40:40 PM
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Anavar Side Effects: What To Know
Valvular Heart Disease in Patients on Chronic Steroid Therapy
A Practical Reference for Clinicians
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1. Why Focus on Steroids?
Steroid Common indications Typical chronic doses (prednisone‑equivalent)
Prednisone, methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, IBD, asthma/COPD exacerbations, transplant prophylaxis 5–20 mg/d (often >10 mg/d for ≥6 months)
> Key point: Chronic systemic steroids (>6 mo at ≥10 mg/day) are 50mg anavar a day results (https://www.valley.md/anavar-results-after-2-weeks) risk factor for hypertension and atherosclerosis—both major drivers of cardiovascular disease.
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1. Cardiovascular Risk in Steroid‑treated Patients
Hypertension: ↑ blood pressure (≈5 mmHg per 10 mg prednisone)
Dyslipidemia: ↑ LDL, ↓ HDL
Insulin resistance → type 2 diabetes
Inflammation & endothelial dysfunction
These factors increase the risk of:
Condition Typical incidence in steroid users
Hypertension 40–60% (vs. ~25% in general population)
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease 1.5–2