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").

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What is the connection between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease?

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  • 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
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What are some modifiable risk factors that can and should be aggressively treated?

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  • Smoking
  • High Blood Pressure
  • ↑ Lipids
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Lack of Exercise
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