{"id":7566,"date":"2026-03-24T14:13:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hertoghe.eu\/?p=7566"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:13:49","slug":"cardiovascular-endocrinology-main-hormones-in-coronary-heart-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hertoghe.eu\/en\/cardiovascular-endocrinology-main-hormones-in-coronary-heart-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiovascular Endocrinology: Main Hormones in Coronary Heart Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a53d7ad\" data-block-id=\"a53d7ad\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a53d7ad-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d0dcfc9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d0dcfc9\"><style>@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-d0dcfc9 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d0dcfc9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d0dcfc9-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-47dc05d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"47dc05d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-47dc05d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 50% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-47dc05d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-47dc05d-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hertoghe.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cardiovascular-Endocrinology_-Main-Hormones-in-Coronary-Heart-Health-EN-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hertoghe.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cardiovascular-Endocrinology_-Main-Hormones-in-Coronary-Heart-Health-EN-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hertoghe.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cardiovascular-Endocrinology_-Main-Hormones-in-Coronary-Heart-Health-EN-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hertoghe.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cardiovascular-Endocrinology_-Main-Hormones-in-Coronary-Heart-Health-EN-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.hertoghe.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cardiovascular-Endocrinology_-Main-Hormones-in-Coronary-Heart-Health-EN-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hertoghe.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cardiovascular-Endocrinology_-Main-Hormones-in-Coronary-Heart-Health-EN-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.hertoghe.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cardiovascular-Endocrinology_-Main-Hormones-in-Coronary-Heart-Health-EN.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9dd128c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9dd128c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-9dd128c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9dd128c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9dd128c-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coronary heart disease is not driven solely by lipids and blood pressure. Several endocrine axes significantly influence plaque progression, endothelial function, myocardial injury, and long-term outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the principal hormones with documented cardiovascular impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thyroid Hormones (Triiodothyronine and Thyroxine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testosterone (in Men)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factor 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thyroid Hormones (Triiodothyronine and Thyroxine)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thyroid hormones regulate coronary vasodilation, lipid metabolism, myocardial contractility, and tissue repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher free triiodothyronine levels, even within the normal range, support heart health by reducing coronary atherosclerosis and lowering heart disease risk, while also aiding recovery after myocardial injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Careful correction of hypothyroidism may improve coronary flow, reduce calcification, and support myocardial recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Testosterone (in Men)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone acts on myocardial fibers and coronary smooth muscle cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining healthy testosterone levels supports heart health, as higher levels are linked to less severe coronary artery disease and lower risk of myocardial infarction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Longitudinal studies suggest that physiological normalization may improve ischemic parameters and reduce cardiovascular events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hormonal balance remains critical, particularly avoidance of estradiol excess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factor 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adequate growth hormone and IGF-1 levels in adults play a key role in supporting cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They improve endothelial function, promote angiogenesis, reduce oxidative stress, and help prevent coronary calcifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In adults with growth hormone deficiency, replacement therapy has been shown to significantly lower the risk of myocardial infarction and improve overall heart outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coronary heart disease is not driven solely by lipids and blood pressure. Several endocrine axes significantly influence plaque progression, endothelial function, myocardial injury, and long-term outcomes. Here are the principal hormones with documented cardiovascular impact: Thyroid Hormones (Triiodothyronine and Thyroxine) Thyroid hormones regulate coronary vasodilation, lipid metabolism, myocardial contractility, and tissue repair. 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