Other Microvascular Complications of Diabetes

Question 1

erectile dysfunction prevalence

Answer 1

occurs in at least half of all diabetic men, particularly those over the age of 60

Question 2

causes of ED

Answer 2

vascular and nephropathy

Question 3

other risk factors for ED

Answer 3

• Chronic renal failure
• Hepatic failure
• Multiple sclerosis
• Severe depression
• Spinal cord injuries
• Pelvic and urogenital surgery and radiation
• Substance abuse
• Alcohol
• Smoking amplifies other risk factors
• Medications (25% of all ED)

Question 4

anti hypertensive drugs that can cause ED

Answer 4

all are capable

• commonly thiazides and ß blockers
• uncommonly, Ca²⁺ channel blockers, alpha adrenergic blockers and ACE

Question 5

CNS drugs that can cause ED

Answer 5

antidepressants, tricyclics, SSRI (eg citalopram, fluoxetine)

tranquilizers

sedatives

analgesics