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This study aims to investigate the association between serum testosterone levels and the angiographic complexity of coronary artery lesions in male patients under 45 years of age presenting with premature ischemic heart disease.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. While traditionally associated with older populations, there is a growing incidence of premature CAD.
Testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, exerts various physiological effects beyond its role in reproductive function. It influences muscle mass, fat distribution, insulin sensitivity, and vascular tone. Low testosterone levels have been associated with adverse metabolic profiles, including increased adiposity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance, all of which are established risk factors for atherosclerosis. Furthermore, testosterone deficiency has been linked to endothelial dysfunction, a critical early event in the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Significant coronary artery disease (CAD) group | Patients with significant coronary artery disease |
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| Non-significant coronary artery disease (CAD) group | Patients with non-significant coronary artery disease |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Coronary Angiography | Other | All angiographic procedures will be performed. Coronary artery disease will be defined as >70% stenosis in at least one major epicardial artery or >50% the left main coronary artery. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Serum testosterone level | Serum testosterone level will be measured. | Immediately after angiography (Up to 1 hour) |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Male patients diagnosed with premature ischemic heart disease.
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This prospective study will be conducted at Sohag University Hospitals after approval from the institutional ethical committee.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Remon S Adly, MD | Contact | 00201221878986 | remonsaleh@yahoo.com |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Sohag University | Recruiting | Sohag | 82511 | Egypt |
The data will be available upon a reasonable request from the corresponding author after the end of study for one year.
After the end of study for one year.
The data will be available upon a reasonable request from the corresponding author.
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| Syntax Score | Other | The angiographic complexity of coronary artery disease (CAD) will be assessed using the SYNTAX score. |
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