生长激素 (GH)在正常的心血管生理中发挥着重大的作用。不论是GH过量还是GH分泌不足 ,均可能导致心血管疾病的发生。老年人GH的相对不足也可增加心血管疾病的发病率。小剂量的GH补充疗法 ,可用于治疗充血性心力衰竭 (CHF)及保持老年人的健康。GH释放激素 (GHRH)的初步临床研究显示可减轻GH疗法的副作用。目前这些研究尚在进行中。 Growth hormone (GH) plays a major role in normal cardiovascular physiology. Whether it is GH or GH secretion, may lead to the occurrence of cardiovascular disease. The relative lack of GH in the elderly can also increase the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Low-dose GH supplement therapy for the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) and the health of the elderly. Preliminary clinical studies of GH releasing hormone (GHRH) have shown to reduce the side effects of GH therapy. At present, these studies are still underway.