Endovascular therapy for erectile dysfunction: current knowledge and future perspectives.
Minerva Cardiol Angiol
; 69(5): 579-595, 2021 10.
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ABSTRACT
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to attain or maintain penile erection sufficient for successful sexual intercourse. ED carries a notable influence on quality of life, with significant implications for family and social relationships. Because atherosclerosis of penile arteries represents one of the most frequent causes of ED, patients presenting with it should always be investigated for potential coexistent coronary or peripheral disease. Up to 75% of patients with ED have a stenosis of the iliac-pudendal-penile arteries, supplying perfusion of the male genital organ. Recently the potential treatment of this pathological condition by percutaneous approaches has emerged with good angiographic results and with a significant improvement in symptoms and quality of life. This review will focus on the normal anatomy and physiology of erection, the pathophysiology of ED, the relation between ED and cardiovascular diseases and, lastly, on new treatment modalities aimed at restoration of normal erectile function.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Endovascular Procedures
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Erectile Dysfunction
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Minerva Cardiol Angiol
Year:
2021
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Article