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Circulating Estradiol Is an Independent Predictor of Progression of Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness in Middle-Aged Men

Åsa Tivesten, Johannes Hulthe, K. Wallenfeldt, John Wikstrand, Claes Ohlsson, Björn Fagerberg

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2006 · 68 citations · 27 references

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Abstract

Circulating E2 is a predictor of progression of carotid artery intima-media thickness in middle-aged men. Further studies are needed to investigate the role of endogenous E2 for incident cardiovascular disease events.

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Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial

JAMA · 2002 · 15.7K citations · Full text

Carotid-Artery Intima and Media Thickness as a Risk Factor for Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in Older Adults

Daniel H. O’Leary, Joseph F. Polak, Richard A. Kronmal et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 1999 · 4.7K citations · Full text

A Critical Evaluation of Simple Methods for the Estimation of Free Testosterone in Serum

Alex Vermeulen, L. Verdonck, Jean‐Marc Kaufman · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 1999 · 3.7K citations

Common Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Risk of Stroke and Myocardial Infarction

Michiel L. Bots, Arno W. Hoes, Peter J. Koudstaal et al. · Circulation · 1997 · 2.3K citations

Measures of Bioavailable Serum Testosterone and Estradiol and Their Relationships with Muscle Strength, Bone Density, and Body Composition in Elderly Men*

Annewieke W. van den Beld, Frank H. de Jong, Diederick E. Grobbee et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2000 · 607 citations · Full text