Heart Health

Rises in Hematocrit is Associated with An Increased Risk of Cardiac Events in Men Starting Testosterone Therapy

Jan 31

ABSTRACT Objective Elevated hematocrit (Hct) can result in increased risk of major adverse cardiac events(MACE) in men receiving testosterone therapy (TTh). However, the impact of the magnitude of the change in Hct from baseline after starting...

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Is it safe for men with history of pulmonary embolism who are taking blood thinners to start testosterone ?

Jan 28

There are no published studies conducted on men with a history of pulmonary embolism (PE) who are taking blood thinners and want to use testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, they do provide a broad overview of the relationship between...

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Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT

Jan 27

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Hi all, I started TRT in 2001 and have been giving blood over the years and have always had issues with recovering my ferritin. Long story short, I got tired of waiting for others to do the research, so I did it myself, created a protocol, hired...

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My CAC calcium score is high- Should I take vitamin K?

Jan 24

Recently I did a calcium score in my arteries (heart). It came out 144. I am not fat and eat right. What dies this CAC score mean? is it too high for my age ( 46 male) ? How do I reduce this hard calcium from my arteries?

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Management of Erythrocytosis in Men Receiving TRT

Jan 23

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Management of Erythrocytosis in Men Receiving Testosterone Therapy: Clinical Consultation Guide (2022) Pranjal Agrawal, Sajya M. Singh, Taylor Kohn 1. Introduction Testosterone deficiency, previously known as male hypogonadism, affects...

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Can Testosterone Induce Blood Clots and Thrombosis? Interview with Dr Charles Glueck

Jan 22

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In my work collecting information for ExcelMale.com, I review abstracts daily on latest studies related to testosterone, men's health, nutrition, and more. I am always looking for studies that stand out and are no just repetitions of what we have...

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Viagra and Cialis Make You Healthier? (Shocking Side Effect NO ONE Talks About)

Jan 22

In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler discuss how Tadalafil (Cialis) improves heart health, reduces cardiovascular risks, and offers benefits for sexual and overall wellness in both men and women. Chapters: 00:11 Study Overview...

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Growing Role of Lp(a) in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Dec 25

* Lp(a), a low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-like particle with an apo(a) attached to apoB molecule, is now recognized as a potent genetic risk factor, with levels above 50 mg/dL (125 nmol/L) linked to cardiovascular complications, including...

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Can Testosterone Induce Blood Clots and Thrombosis? Interview with Dr Charles Glueck

Dec 18

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70% of ED cases are vascular!: The Link Between Exercise, Vascular Health, and Erectile Function: Key Insights from Dr. John Mulhall

Nov 26

Again everyone so caught up on T, DHT and estradiol LMFAO! Much more involved than just having healthy hormones! One of the top in the field love this guy! Mulhall always breaks it down! Listen closely as he hits the nail on the HEAD...

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PDE5 inhibitors (Cialis, Viagra, etc) and cardiac health: Princeton IV consensus guidelines:

Nov 18

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Been waiting on this one. Damn, that is deep! Abstract Background In 1999, 1 year after the approval of the first oral phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor for the treatment of erectile dysfunction(ED), the first Princeton Consensus...

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Dr. Larry Lipshultz - Urologist and Testosterone Therapy Expert in Houston

Nov 12

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My guest today is one of the country’s most respected medical experts on TRT, otherwise known as testosterone replacement therapy. He’s an authority in using testosterone to help males improve muscle tone and strength, and enjoy more energy and...