Cardiovascular Research

Importance of asking questions about erectile dysfunction.

Authors: L A Levine|||R A Kloner

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Abstract

Cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction share many common risk factors. In fact, recent studies have demonstrated evidence of occult coronary artery disease, undiagnosed hyperlipidemia, and hypertension in men presenting with erectile dysfunction. It is therefore incumbent upon all physicians, especially cardiologists, to query their patients about their erectile function.