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Hemodynamic Effects

Meaning

Hemodynamic Effects refer to the physiological impact that hormones, pharmaceuticals, or other biological agents have on the dynamics of blood flow, encompassing parameters such as heart rate, cardiac output, vascular resistance, and blood pressure. In endocrinology, these effects are critical for understanding how sex steroids and other regulatory peptides influence cardiovascular health, as they directly modify the mechanical performance of the heart and the tone of the peripheral vasculature. Assessing these effects is a fundamental component of managing hormone-related therapies.