Erectile dysfunction in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Erectile dysfunction is a highly prevalent disease, especially in cardiovascular-compromised men. Many of the well-established risk factors for cardiovascular disease are also risk factors for erectile dysfunction. A correlation between erectile dysfunction and endothelial dysfunction is well established.

The prevalence of bother, acceptance, and need for help in men with erectile dysfunction.

Introduction: Apart from knowledge on the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED), for clinical reasons it is important to obtain information on concern or bother and need for help. However, information is lacking on men with ED who need help but do not seek medical attention. Thus, this study aimed to assess the distribution of bother, acceptance, and need for help in men with ED, and assess characteristics of patients with ED in need for help but not receiving medical attention for ED.