[Erectile dysfunction in the case of cardiovascular disease]

Presse Med. 2005 Jul 23;34(13 Suppl):24-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction is frequent in those suffering from heart disease. It could be a good marker of an intra-clinical arterial disease. From a therapeutical point of view, intracavernous injections of PGE1 are efficient and safe second line in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in the cardiac population, whatever the origin. No drug interactions with the various treatment used in cardiology, notably derived nitrates, has been reported. Management of erectile dysfunction helps to reinforce patients' adherence to their other treatments.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alprostadil / administration & dosage
  • Alprostadil / therapeutic use
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / complications*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Erectile Dysfunction / drug therapy*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Compliance
  • Vasodilator Agents / administration & dosage
  • Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Alprostadil