ArticleJournal of cardiovascular development and disease2025
Prescription Trends and the Role of Cardiologists in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.
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- Hypertension impairs erectile function in spontaneously hypertensive rats by suppressing adiponectin in the penile corpus cavernosum.Translational andrology and urology · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionErectile dysfunction (ED) is strongly associated with metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and may serve as a marker of vascular pathology. Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors are the mainstay of treatment. Considering this link, cardiologists and internists might be expected to play a key role in therapy initiation. PURPOSE: This study evaluated prescription patterns of PDE-5 inhibitors in Poland, focusing on physician specialization and consultation type.
methodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of electronic health records from over 300 outpatient clinics (2014-2024). Men >18 years with newly diagnosed ED were included. Data on the first prescriptions of sildenafil and tadalafil were assessed. Ethical approval was obtained.
resultsA total of 11,998 patients were identified (mean age 42 years; mean BMI 26.54 kg/m
conclusionsContrary to expectations, cardiologists and internists rarely initiate PDE-5 therapy. Prescribing is dominated by urologists despite high rates of cardiovascular comorbidities. A multidisciplinary approach incorporating metabolic and cardiovascular risk assessment is warranted.
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