Study links testosterone levels to heart rhythm disorder risk
A review of human studies and lab research concludes that both low and high testosterone increase the risk of heart rhythm disorders, with the lowest risk found in the middle of the normal range.
- Field
- medicine and diagnostics
- What they did
- Researchers analyzed existing data and concluded that both low and high testosterone levels are linked to a higher risk of heart rhythm disorders, with the lowest risk occurring in the middle of the normal range.
- Why it matters
- This finding could help doctors determine the optimal testosterone level to aim for when prescribing replacement therapy to men, thereby minimizing potential risks to the heart.
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