Erectile Dysfunction As a Risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease
Erectile Dysfunction As a Risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease
There is now mounting evidence that erectile dysfunction (ED) is an early predictor of coronary heart disease (CHD). Men presenting with ED but no other cardiovascular symptoms provide an opportunity for the treating physician to test for asymptomatic CHD and to reduce CHD risk factors.
The Expert Panel on 'Erectile Dysfunction as a Risk Factor for Coronary Heart Disease: Implications for Prevention' was convened in September 2006 in Helsinki under the auspices of the International Taskforce for the Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease to evaluate the possibility of introducing erectile dysfunction (ED) as a cardiovascular risk equivalent and to make recommendations accordingly. The recommendations of the panel are summarised in the current text.
Summary and Introduction
Summary
There is now mounting evidence that erectile dysfunction (ED) is an early predictor of coronary heart disease (CHD). Men presenting with ED but no other cardiovascular symptoms provide an opportunity for the treating physician to test for asymptomatic CHD and to reduce CHD risk factors.
Introduction
The Expert Panel on 'Erectile Dysfunction as a Risk Factor for Coronary Heart Disease: Implications for Prevention' was convened in September 2006 in Helsinki under the auspices of the International Taskforce for the Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease to evaluate the possibility of introducing erectile dysfunction (ED) as a cardiovascular risk equivalent and to make recommendations accordingly. The recommendations of the panel are summarised in the current text.
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