Progress 4GL

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 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