Erectile Dysfunction

ED and cardiovascular disease are similar conditions, sharing risk factors such as obesity and diabetes. However, few studies have examined ED as an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease.

It is currently unclear whether common treatments that modify cholesterol and blood pressure affect erectile function. Researchers evaluated this further in a recent study.

While the relationship between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease and CVD-related mortality is known, the association between ED and subclinical CVD remains unclear.