ArticleReproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2024
The association between serum testosterone level and congestive heart failure in US male adults: data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2016.
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- Gender-Specific Associations Between Sex Hormones and Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Reviews in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Pooled it
- J-shaped association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and heart failure: a cross-sectional study.European journal of medical research · 2026Article
- Testosterone and Cardiovascular Health: Physiology, Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Implications.Cardiology and cardiovascular medicine · 2026Article
- Association between uric acid/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and testosterone deficiency in adult American men: findings from the national health and nutrition examination survey 2011-2016.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Cadmium and selenium blood levels in association with congestive heart failure in diabetic and prediabetic patients: a cross-sectional study from the national health and nutrition examination survey.Diabetology & metabolic syndrome · 2025Article
- U shape association between triglyceride glucose index and congestive heart failure in patients with diabetes and prediabetes.Nutrition & metabolism · 2024Article
- Association between cardiometabolic index and testosterone levels in adult men: NHANES 2011-2016.PloS one · 2024Article
- Association between life's essential 8 and testosterone deficiency in US men: findings from national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES) 2011-2016.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Article
- Sex hormone imbalance and rheumatoid arthritis in American men: a cross-sectional analysis from NHANES 2011-2016.Frontiers in immunology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum testosterone levels and the risk of congestive heart failure (CHF) in adult males. Previous research has suggested a potential link between serum testosterone and cardiovascular health, but the findings have been inconclusive.
methodsThis study was cross-sectional, and the data were obtained from the 2011-2016 cycle of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which included a sample of 6,841 male participants. Serum testosterone levels were measured using a standardized assay, and CHF status was assessed through self-reporting. Covariates such as age, ethnicity, lifestyle factors, and health conditions were considered in the analysis.
resultsAmong the participants, 242 individuals had a documented history of CHF. We observed a linear correlation between serum testosterone levels and CHF occurrence, with higher serum testosterone levels associated with a decreased risk of CHF (Q4 vs. Q1, OR = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.19-0.47, P < 0.001). After adjusting for confounding variables, multivariate analysis revealed that high serum testosterone levels remained significantly associated with a lower risk of CHF (OR: 0.47, 95% CI: 0.27-0.80, P = 0.01). Subgroup analysis indicated a significant association between high serum testosterone levels and reduced CHF risk in individuals over 50 years old.
conclusionOur findings suggest that the serum testosterone level was positively associated with CHF in adult males. This study highlights the potential role of serum testosterone in cardiovascular health, particularly in older individuals. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and explore the clinical implications of these findings.
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