[Levitra (wardenafil) effects on endothelial function of brachial and cavernous arteries].

We studied effects of oral PDE-5 inhibitor wardenafil (levitra, Bayer & GlaxoSmithKline) on endothelial function of cavernous and brachial arteries in males with normal erectile function and in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). Endothelial function of the brachial and cavernous arteries was studied in 75 males with ED and 20 healthy volunteers before and after wardenafil intake in a dose 20 mg using ultrasound examination of postcompression diameter changes. The results show that wardenafil improves endothelial function of cavernous and brachial arteries.