The prevalence of cardiovascular disease in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, along with an assessment of shared cardiovascular risk factors
CVD prevalence and the risk factors in T2DM males with ED
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cardiovascular disease, diabetes, endothelial dysfunction, erectile dysfunctionAbstract
In men with T2DM, ED is correlated with increased rates of cardiovascular events when compared to men with T2DM who do not experience ED. This association suggests the presence of underlying health issues that require timely intervention. The objective of this study was to examine the cardiovascular risk in men with T2DM and ED. Identifying these risk factors may facilitate preventive measures to improve clinical outcomes in this high-risk population. Participants were categorized into two groups based on their CVD status. A comparative analysis of the two groups was conducted on age, the presence of neuropathy, tobacco usage, and alcohol consumption. CVD was present in 51.6 % of the total sample. In both groups, the mean qualification years, duration of diabetes, BMI, cholesterol levels, prevalence of hypertension, and use of drugs affecting ED were similar. Patients in the CVD group were older, smoked, used alcohol, and had CVD more frequently. In males with T2DM and ED, increased ischemic heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular complications were all increased. Our analysis indicates a direct association between ED and CVD in males with T2DM, suggesting a more complex relationship in which ED may function as a contributing indicator of more advanced disease.
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