January 1, 2005The Journal of Sexual Medicine
Erectile Dysfunction is a Marker for Cardiovascular Disease: Results of the Minority Health Institute Expert Advisory Panel
Population
Men 25 years old and older, particularly high-risk and underserved minority populations
Design
Guideline
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Discussion
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Implication
Supports incorporating ED inquiry into primary care for men ≥25 to enable early CVD detection; extends evidence linking ED to systemic risk.
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Population
Men 25 years old and older, particularly high-risk and underserved minority populations (African Americans and Hispanics)
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Intervention
Risk assessment and management algorithm using erectile dysfunction as a clinical tool for early identification of systemic vascular disease
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Outcome
Early identification and prevention of cardiovascular disease
Erectile dysfunction should be recognized as an early marker of systemic cardiovascular disease, prompting aggressive cardiovascular risk assessment in all men 25 years and older.
Cite This Study
Billups et al. (2005) conducted a review in Erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. Risk assessment and management algorithm was evaluated on Development of a risk assessment and management algorithm. An expert advisory panel developed a practice model algorithm stipulating that all men ≥25 years old should be asked about erectile dysfunction to facilitate early detection of cardiovascular disease.