Effect of oral administration of testosterone on brachial arterial vasoreactivity in men with coronary artery disease

Our study demonstrates that long-term orla supplemental administration of testosterone improves brachial arterial vasoreactivity in men with established coronary artery disease. Tehrefore, our results suggest that long-term administration of oral testosterone may be beneficial to the process of athe...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2002-04, Vol.89 (7), p.862-864
Main Authors: Kang, Seok-Min, Jang, Yangsoo, Kim, J.i-Young, Chung, Namsik, Cho, Seung-Yun, Chae, Jey Sook, Lee, Jong-H.o
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Oral
Aged
Androgens
Biological and medical sciences
Brachial Artery - drug effects
Brachial Artery - physiopathology
Cardiovascular disease
Coronary Disease - blood
Coronary Disease - physiopathology
Endothelium, Vascular - drug effects
Female
Hormones. Endocrine system
Humans
Lipids - blood
Male
Medical sciences
Men
Middle Aged
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Testosterone - administration & dosage
Vasodilation - drug effects
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Summary:Our study demonstrates that long-term orla supplemental administration of testosterone improves brachial arterial vasoreactivity in men with established coronary artery disease. Tehrefore, our results suggest that long-term administration of oral testosterone may be beneficial to the process of atherosclerosis in men with coronary artery disease.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(02)02202-6