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Adaptation to acute coronary syndrome-induced stress with lowering of testosterone: a possible survival factor



Authors: Erkki Pesonen, Pirkko Pussinen, Ilpo Huhtaniemi

Publisher: BIOSCIENTIFICA LTD

Publication year: 2016

Journal: European Journal of Endocrinology

Journal name in source: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY

Journal acronym: EUR J ENDOCRINOL

Volume: 174

Issue: 4

First page : 481

Last page: 489

Number of pages: 9

ISSN: 0804-4643

eISSN: 1479-683X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1530/EJE-15-0757


Abstract

Conclusion: Low-normal testosterone levels in the acute phase of ACS predicted better survival. The observation may indicate better adaptation to stress in survivors and warrants further study.




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