Male Sexual Dysfunction 4 Flashcards
The learner will be able to identify the medical co-morbidities that should be considered when a patient is diagnosed with erectile dysfunction ("reciprocal diagnosis").
1
Q
What is the connection between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease?
A
- 50% lumen artery obstruction is the threshold for symptom development
- When ED presents, the patient already has significant artery obstruction and isn’t far away from CAD
- Other risk factors include CVD and PAD
2
Q
What are some modifiable risk factors that can and should be aggressively treated?
A
- Smoking
- High Blood Pressure
- ↑ Lipids
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Lack of Exercise
