Tamoxifen’s Cardiovascular Impact on American Males: Benefits, Risks, and Management
Reading Time: 2 minutes Introduction Tamoxifen, a widely used selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), is primarily recognized for its role in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. However, its effects extend beyond oncology, influencing various physiological systems, including the cardiovascular system. This article delves into the impact of tamoxifen on cardiovascular health, with a specific focus on American males, a demographic increasingly affected by cardiovascular diseases. Mechanism of Action Tamoxifen functions by competitively binding to estrogen receptors, thereby inhibiting the proliferative effects of estrogen in breast tissue. This mechanism, while beneficial in cancer management, also interacts with the cardiovascular system. Estrogen is known...


