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Low and High Testosterone Both Linked to Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds

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Low and High Testosterone Both Linked to Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds

Here is what the page “Low and High Testosterone Both Linked to Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds” contains. A new study reveals that both low and high testosterone levels are associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common irregular heartbeat that can lead to serious complications like stroke and heart failure. The research, which analyzed data from over 170,000 men, found a U-shaped relationship: men with the lowest and highest testosterone levels had significantly higher odds of developing the condition compared to those in the middle range.

Specifically, men with testosterone below 250 ng/dL had a 30% higher risk, while those above 650 ng/dL had a 20% higher risk, relative to men with levels between 350 and 450 ng/dL. These findings challenge the notion that simply boosting testosterone is always beneficial for heart health and underscore the importance of maintaining hormonal balance. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.

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