Testosterone levels and cardiovascular disease.
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O-3: Obesity, Insulin Resistance and Their Correlation with Testosterone Levels in Male Patients
Background: Obesity and insulin resistance refer to a clustering of various medical conditions, with a number of pathological components that contribute to the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Some studies have shown that free testosterone levels are low in obese men and are inversely correlated with the degree of obesity. In addition, leptin levels increases with obesity tha...
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Testosterone has been used for decades in the treatment of men with hypogonadism, of females with low libido, and more recently in patient populations with cardiac disease, in particular patients with heart failure. The benefits of testosterone supplementation have been demonstrated in the literature, but there is also concern that testosterone supplementation may not be benign, especially when...
متن کاملAndrogens and cardiovascular disease.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW There is increasing interest in age-related changes in sex hormone levels as a potentially treatable cause of ill-health in men. Relationships between androgens and cardiovascular disease will be discussed, with particular attention to more recently published research. RECENT FINDINGS In middle-aged and older men, lower testosterone levels are associated with insulin resista...
متن کاملTestosterone and cardiovascular disease: controversy or wake-up call?
In men with hypogonadism due to diseases of the hypothalamus, pituitary, or testis, testosterone therapy is generally safe and has been shown to induce beneficial effects. Conversely, in men with age-related low testosterone levels, the significance of this change and the effects of testosterone therapy are debatable. Studies have linked low testosterone levels with increased cardiovascular mor...
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Received: 23 July, 2012 Accepted: 15 Oct, 2012 Background & Aims : obesity and particular upper body obesity are important risk factors for diseases. One of the main causes of obesity is hormonal agents . The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between cortisol and testosterone hormones and anthropometric parameters and liver enzymes and blood glucose in men. Materials &...
متن کاملThe influence of testosterone on blood pressure and risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a black South African population.
OBJECTIVES Traditionally high testosterone levels have been thought to have a detrimental effect on lipid profiles. Recently, reports have shown that testosterone has a beneficial effect on lipid profiles. On the other hand, androgens may increase blood pressure via the renin-angiotensin system. The aim of this study was to determine whether the level of testosterone is increased in hypertensiv...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Heart
دوره 96 22 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010