[Functional state of the neuroendocrine system in men after myocardial infarction in the period of rehabilitation].

The paper is devoted to systemic analysis of changes of the hypophyseal hormones, sex and adrenal glands, and thyroid in men in the course of a year after MI. A stable state of the hypophyseal-gonadal system the first 2 mos after MI was followed by a significant decrease in prolactin, testosterone levels and an increase in estradiol concentration. A marked decrease in STH, cortisol, TSH and thyroid hormone levels, and monotonously decreased ("leveled") circadian rhythm of secretion of practically all hormones were revealed. Functional exercise tests have shown switching over of the neuroendocrine system of MI patients to a special sparing regimen functioning at a qualitatively new hormonal-metabolic level rather than its depletion.