# 8 THE LETHAL MECHANISM OF EXCESS ESTROGEN.

# 8
The number one cause of death in persons over age 50 is the development of abnormal blood clot ( thrombus ) in an artery that blocks blood flow to the heart, lungs, and brain. Elevated estrogen predisposes people to these lethal thrombotic events men admitted to hospital with myocardial infarcts have elevated estradiol and low testosterone levels.

The Peer review journal cited--------------------
Tripathi L , Hegde BM. serum Estradiol and Testosterone levels following acute myocardial infarction in men. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 1998 Apr; 42 (2) :291-4.