Atrial Fibrillation

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* Together, these observations add an important piece to the complex puzzle of how sex hormones influence atrial electrophysiology. In this context, the principle “dosis sola facit venenum” (the dose makes the poison) resonates strongly, suggesting that apparent discrepancies between studies may...

11:25-12:50 * It is likely a U shape therapeutic curve with the lowest incidence of occuring at men with mid-range values of concentrations (350-550 ng/dL) Analysis of the Graph The graph shows a U-shaped relationship between testosterone levels and atrial fibrillation (AF) risk: Lowest...

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1034249 Taking testosterone may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in individuals with existing predisposition People using anabolic steroids could be increasing their underlying risk of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, a new study...