ea0025p159 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2011
Kelly Daniel
, Sellers Donna
, Woodroofe Nicola
, Jones Hugh
, Channer Kevin
Objectives: The over-recruitment and activation of leukocytes characteristic of early atherosclerosis is considered the driving force behind atheroma development and is regulated by the concerted activities of several cytokines, chemokines and adhesion molecules surrounding a lipid core. Low serum testosterone levels are associated with cardiovascular disease in men and clinical trials demonstrate that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) improves symptoms and reduces the in...