Erectile dysfunction could be a warning sign of heart attack risk

The researchers suggested that the physicians treating patients with Erectile dysfunction should prioritise comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessments and interventions.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jun 10, 2024 | 3:15 PMUpdatedJun 10, 2024 | 3:15 PM

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Erectile dysfunction (ED), often perceived merely as a challenge to a couple’s intimate life, carries far more serious implications than commonly understood. Affecting millions of men worldwide, a recent study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine has shown how ED is intricately linked to major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), such as heart attacks, heart failure and strokes.

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