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Borderline-low testosterone levels are associated with lower left ventricular wall thickness in firefighters: An exploratory analysis.

Adriana Lofrano-PortoEdgard Melo Keene Von Koenig SoaresAlexs A MatiasLuiz Guilherme Grossi PortoDenise L Smith
Published in: Andrology (2020)
A high prevalence of subnormal TT levels (low and borderline: 37%) was observed in this relatively homogeneous cohort of career firefighters. Mildly decreased TT levels and lower LVWT might represent a preclinical condition and a window of opportunity for cardiovascular preventive interventions in firefighters.
Keyphrases
  • left ventricular
  • heart failure
  • physical activity
  • stem cells
  • acute myocardial infarction
  • mitral valve
  • acute coronary syndrome
  • percutaneous coronary intervention