Physical activity on endothelial and erectile dysfunction: a literature review.
Aging Male
; 17(3): 125-30, 2014 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24894579
Physical inactivity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking and obesity were associated with imbalance in oxidative stress, leading to endothelial dysfunction. Such dysfunction is present in both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is the persistent inability to achieve or sustain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance and is one of the first manifestations of endothelial damage in men with CVD risk factors. The purpose of this article is to review the results of studies involving physical activity, CVD, endothelial dysfunction and ED in order to verify its applicability for improving the health and quality of life of men with such disorders. There is consistent evidence that endothelial damage is intimately linked to ED, and this manifestation seems to be associated with the appearance CVDs. On the other hand, physical activity has been pointed out as an important clinical strategy in the prevention and treatment of CVDs and ED mainly associated with improvement of endothelial function. However, further experimental and clinical prospective investigations are needed to test the role of physical exercises in the modulation of endothelial function and their implications on erectile function and the appearance of CVDs.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Endothelium, Vascular
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Erectile Dysfunction
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Motor Activity
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Aging Male
Journal subject:
GERIATRIA
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brasil
Country of publication:
Reino Unido