Low-dose transdermal testosterone therapy improves angina threshold in men with chronic stable angina : A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Experimental studies suggest that androgens induce coronary vasodilatation. We performed this pilot project to examine the clinical effects of long-term low-dose androgens in men with angina. Forty-six men with stable angina completed a 2-week, single-blind placebo run-in, followed by double-blind r...

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Published in:	Circulation (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 102; no. 16; pp. 1906 - 1911
Main Authors:	ENGLISH, Katherine M, STEEDS, Richard P, JONES, T. Hugh, DIVER, Michael J, CHANNER, Kevin S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hagerstown, MD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 17-10-2000 American Heart Association, Inc
Subjects:	Administration, Cutaneous Analysis of Variance Angina Pectoris - drug therapy Biological and medical sciences Cardiology. Vascular system Chronic Disease Coronary heart disease Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Double-Blind Method Exercise Test - drug effects Gonadal Steroid Hormones - administration & dosage Gonadal Steroid Hormones - adverse effects Heart Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Pain Threshold - drug effects Pilot Projects Quality of Life Testosterone - administration & dosage Testosterone - adverse effects Treatment Outcome Human Pharmacologic test Testosterone Pain Sex Cardiovascular disease Male Angina pectoris Coronary heart disease Threshold Percutaneous route
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