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Impotence Linked to Doubled Death Risk

Men treated for ED should be screened for heart problems

By Emily Rauhala,  Newser User

Posted Mar 16, 2010 5:06 AM CDT

(Newser) – Men who suffer from heart disease and erectile dysfunction may have twice the risk of both heart attack and death, a new study shows. The findings, published in Circulation, add to a body of research that suggests erectile dysfunction may signal other health problems. The message to patients: "If somebody has erectile dysfunction, we really need to treat them," one doctor says.

The challenge, researchers say, is getting men being treated for impotence to undergo further tests. "The medication works and the patient doesn't show up anymore," one doctor tells ABC. "These men are being treated for the ED, but not for the underlying cardiovascular disease."

Men with ED should be screened for cardiovascular problems, a new study shows.
Men with ED should be screened for cardiovascular problems, a new study shows.   (shutter Stock)
Men with ED should be screened for cardiovascular problems, a new study shows.
Men with ED should be screened for cardiovascular problems, a new study shows.   (Shutter Stock)
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Netstorm2k10
Mar 16, 2010 8:03 PM CDT
Well, if I couldn't get it up, I'd probably want my body to kill me too.
dilutedvoice
Mar 16, 2010 4:52 PM CDT
Seeing as how loss of erections = inability of blood to flow to that area, I'm a little surprised it took them this damn long to figure out huh, maybe lack of blood flow means cardiovascular problems. Nope, let's just give 'em a pill and call it a day.
BCto
Mar 16, 2010 12:26 PM CDT
It should say men who eat shit and sit around like a slug suffer from heart disease and erectile dysfunction that leads to early death. Ride a bike fatties.

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