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Testosterone levels were independently associated to sub-clinical atherosclerosis in men with chronic spinal cord injury

D’Andrea Settimio , Castellini Chiara , Totaro Maria , Parisi Antonio , Francavilla Felice , Francavilla Sandro , Barbonetti Arcangelo

Background: Men suffering from spinal cord injury (SCI) were at increased risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). SCI subjects showed an higher value of carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) at ultrasound, a surrogate markers of sub-clinical atherosclerosis. Furthermore, SCI men exhibited an higher prevalence of androgen deficiency compared to general population.Objectives: To investigate the relationship between total testosterone (TT) levels and cIMT i...