Understanding Erectile Dysfunction in Hypertensive Patients: The Need for Good Patient Management

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as a man’s consistent or recurrent inability to attain and/or maintain penile erection enough for successful vaginal intercourse. ED affects a large part of the population, increasing its incidence with age and comorbidities. It is estimated by the year 2025, 322...

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Published in:Vascular health and risk management 2020-01, Vol.16, p.231-239
Main Authors: Hernández-Cerda, Jorge, Bertomeu-González, Vicente, Zuazola, Pilar, Cordero, Alberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
antihypertensive agents
Antihypertensives
Beta blockers
Blood pressure
cardiovascular diseases
Chronic illnesses
Diuretics
Drugs
Erectile dysfunction
Heart failure
Hypertension
Metabolism
Patients
Penis
Review
Smooth muscle
Testosterone
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Summary:Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as a man’s consistent or recurrent inability to attain and/or maintain penile erection enough for successful vaginal intercourse. ED affects a large part of the population, increasing its incidence with age and comorbidities. It is estimated by the year 2025, 322 million men will suffer from ED. Incidence of ED has been related not only to chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidemia, psychiatric diseases or urinary tract diseases, but also to hypertension and especially to antihypertensive treatments. This review summarizes current knowledge about the management of ED in hypertensive men and its role as cardiovascular disease predictor.
ISSN:1178-2048
1176-6344
1178-2048
DOI:10.2147/VHRM.S223331