Open AccessTestosterone and Blood Pressure Regulation
Author(s) -
Tina Kienitz,
Marcus Quinkler
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
kidney and blood pressure research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.806
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1423-0143
pISSN - 1420-4096
DOI - 10.1159/000119417
Subject(s) - endocrinology , medicine , blood pressure , vasoconstriction , testosterone (patch) , aldosterone , angiotensin ii , androgen , renin–angiotensin system , kidney , hormone
There is substantial evidence that androgens may play a role in determining sex-specific blood pressure. Men are at higher risk for developing coronary heart disease or hypertension compared to premenopausal women. However, effects of androgens on the renal and cardiovascular system are complex. This review provides a critical overview of testosterone actions.
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