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Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction in Men with Ischemic Heart Disease: Result from a study of 510 males with ischemic heart disease in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia - Tapa blanda

Koh, Kwee Choy

 
9783846589601: Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction in Men with Ischemic Heart Disease: Result from a study of 510 males with ischemic heart disease in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia
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ISBN 10: 3846589608 ISBN 13: 9783846589601
Editorial: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Sinopsis

510 males with ischemic heart disease were asked to fill out the abridged five-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5. 90.4% (461) of the respondents reported some degree of erectile dysfunction(IIEF-5 score >22). 24.5% have mild ED; 26.7% have mild to moderate ED; 5.5% have moderate ED and 33.7% have severe ED. Age above 60 years old and diuretic are the most significant risk factors for ED by logistic regression when adjusted for all confounding factors. Other important risk factors include diabetes and hypertension. Erectile dysfunction is common among patients with established coronary heart disease. In this study, the prevalence is much higher than that of the normal population.The prevalence and severity of ED increased significantly in men above the age of 50 years old. Diabetes, hypertension and diuretic use are important risk factors for erectile dysfunction. Understanding the magnitude of the problem and taking remedial steps may significantly improve the quality of life of these affected individuals.

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510 males with ischemic heart disease were asked to fill out the abridged five-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5. 90.4% (461) of the respondents reported some degree of erectile dysfunction(IIEF-5 score >22). 24.5% have mild ED; 26.7% have mild to moderate ED; 5.5% have moderate ED and 33.7% have severe ED. Age above 60 years old and diuretic are the most significant risk factors for ED by logistic regression when adjusted for all confounding factors. Other important risk factors include diabetes and hypertension. Erectile dysfunction is common among patients with established coronary heart disease. In this study, the prevalence is much higher than that of the normal population.The prevalence and severity of ED increased significantly in men above the age of 50 years old. Diabetes, hypertension and diuretic use are important risk factors for erectile dysfunction. Understanding the magnitude of the problem and taking remedial steps may significantly improve the quality of life of these affected individuals.

Biografía del autor

Kwee Choy Koh is a Senior Lecturer and Infectious Diseases Specialist at the International Medical University, Malaysia. His area of interest includes HIV/AIDS and travel medicine.

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Editorial
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Año de publicación
2012
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
3846589608
ISBN 13 
9783846589601
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
100
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