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Giacomo Tirabassi¹, Angelo Gioia, Lara Giovannini

¹Division of Endocrinology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Umberto I Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Conca 71, 60126, Ancona, Italy.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Cardiology
Men's Health

Background:

Cardiovascular disease (CV) is a leading cause of death, particularly in males.
Testosterone (T) deficiency, or late-onset hypogonadism, is common with aging.
Previous assumptions linked T to negative CV effects, but evidence suggests otherwise.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current understanding of the association between testosterone deficit and cardiovascular disease.
To analyze the protective role of testosterone on the cardiovascular system.
To explore the relationship between low T and metabolic syndrome, CV morbidity, and mortality.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies on testosterone and cardiovascular health.
Analysis of epidemiological data and clinical trial findings.
Synthesis of evidence regarding testosterone's impact on CV risk factors and outcomes.

Main Results:

Growing evidence indicates testosterone may have protective cardiovascular effects.
Low testosterone levels are associated with increased cardiovascular risk, morbidity, and mortality in men.
Testosterone deficiency is linked to metabolic syndrome, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and stroke.

Conclusions:

Testosterone deficiency, common in aging men, is linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
Re-evaluating the role of testosterone is crucial for understanding and managing cardiovascular risk in men.
Further research is needed to clarify testosterone's precise role and therapeutic implications in cardiovascular health.