Testosterone deficiency syndrome and cardiovascular health: An assessment of beliefs knowledge and practice patterns of general practitioners and cardiologists in Victoria BC

摘要

Introduction:Testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS) has been shown to be an independent cardiovascular risk factor and a predisposing factor for metabolic syndrome. As general practitioners and cardiologists primarily care for these patients, we sought to assess their knowledge, beliefs and practice patterns with respect to TDS and cardiac health.