Update of the relationship between erectile dysfunction and endothelial function.
- Author:
Jian-Lin HU
1
;
Bin CHEN
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200001, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Arteriosclerosis;
physiopathology;
Coronary Artery Disease;
physiopathology;
Endothelium, Vascular;
physiology;
physiopathology;
Erectile Dysfunction;
physiopathology;
Humans;
Male;
Penis;
blood supply;
physiopathology
- From:
National Journal of Andrology
2007;13(7):632-635
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Endothelial function plays a very important role in the process of erection. Erectile dysfunction (ED) and coronary artery disease (CAD) overlap in risk factors, aetiology and clinical outcomes. Endothelial dysfunction is considered to be their shared aetiological factor. There is growing evidence that patients presenting with ED should be investigated for CAD, even if with no symptoms of the problem. Earlier diagnosis of ED can facilitate prompt intervention, reduce long-term complications, especially the risk of CAD, and provide effective treatment for ED.
