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Erectile dysfunction in the cardiac patient.

Authors: Robert A Kloner

Journal: Comprehensive therapy

Publication Type: Journal Article

Date: 2004

DOI: 10.1007/s12019-004-0024-0

ID: 15162592

Affiliations:

Affiliations

    Heart Institute, Good Samaritan Hospital, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif., USA.

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem in men over 40-50 years of age. Risk factors include: diabetes, lipid abnormalities, smoking, hypertension, obesity, and lack of physical activity. Oral phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors appear effective and safe in most cardiac patients.


Chemical List

    Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors|||Piperazines|||Purines|||Sulfones|||Sildenafil Citrate