Normalization of testosterone level is associated with reduced incidence of myocardial ... - 0 views
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low T low Testosterone Testosterone Testosterone therapy mortality MI stroke heart men male hormones
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In this study of men with low TT levels and without prior MI or stroke, normalization of TT levels using TRT is associated with lower all-cause mortality, fewer MIs, and ischaemic strokes.
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It can be postulated that the beneficial effect of normal T levels on adipose tissue, insulin sensitivity, and lipid profiles or by its anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properties, as reported by other investigators, might have contributed to our findings
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Recent FDA analyses suggest that currently only half of the men on TRT had been diagnosed with hypogonadism
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men without a history of previous MI or stroke who have low TT levels, TRT might be associated with decreased risks of MI, ischaemic stroke, and all-cause mortality in long-term follow-up
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TRT should aim for doses resulting in normalization of TT level as this was shown to be associated with reduction in adverse CV events