@Article{,
AUTHOR = {James C. Brien, JC Trussell},
TITLE = {Erectile dysfunction for primary care providers},
JOURNAL = {Canadian Journal of Urology},
VOLUME = {15},
YEAR = {2008},
NUMBER = {Suppl.4},
PAGES = {63--70},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/CJU/v15nSuppl.4/63116},
ISSN = {1488-5581},
ABSTRACT = {<b>Introduction:</b> Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects more than half of men between the ages of 40 and 70 years and is associated with a significant decline in quality of life. ED in an otherwise healthy man should be considered a sentinel event for endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. Such a person should be carefully evaluated for undiagnosed risk factors including hypertension, diabetes, lipid disorders, and obesity.<br/>
<b>Objective:</b> To understand that erectile dysfunction is prevalent and may be the first sign of undiagnosed cardiovascular risk factors.<br/>
<b>Materials and methods:</b> Literature review.<br/>
<b>Results:</b> Current literature suggests that physicians should screen all men for ED, and if present, rule out concomitant cardiovascular risk factors.<br/>
<b>Conclusion:</b> ED is prevalent and may be the first sign of undiagnosed cardiovascular risk factors. With the advent of safe and effective phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors (PDE-5i), most patients reporting dissatisfaction with erectile function can start treatment right away. Preventative care algorithms should include screening men 40 years of age or older for ED.},
DOI = {}
}