Erectile Dysfunction Linked To Raised Heart Disease Risk
Featured ArticleMain Category: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation
Also Included In: Heart Disease
Article Date: 24 Jan 2006 - 16:00 PST
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Three studies carried out in the USA and Canada have indicated that there is a clear link between erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular disease. If you suffer from ED you are much more likely to be suffering from hypertension or diabetes, say the studies.
The older a man is, the more likely he is to have ED. Over 77% of over 75-year-olds suffer from ED, while the figure for men in their 20s is 6.5%.
The causes of ED and heart disease are often very similar. Therefore, ED can be a warning of an existing heart condition in some patients.
Men with ED are much more likely to have a heart attack.
Written by: Christian Nordqvist
Editor: Medical News Today
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