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ReviewWorld journal of methodology2026

Erectile dysfunction: Proposed definition and staging for early diagnosis.

Arkiath Veettil Raveendran

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Review in World journal of methodology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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1 author.

Arkiath Veettil RaveendranDepartment of Internal Medicine, Former Assistant Professor of Medicine, Govt Medical College, Kozhikode 673010, Kerala, India. raveendranav@yahoo.co.in.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is considered a forerunner of cardiovascular disease. Early diagnosis of ED is important for identifying silent cardiovascular illness and reducing morbidity and mortality. ED has to be diagnosed before it interferes with sexual function. Various aspects of ED, methods to assess ED, and different types of ED are briefly discussed in this article. The proposed definition and staging of ED help in early diagnosis and are expected to revolutionize the current concepts of diagnosis and management of ED.

Indexed as

Angle of erectionErectile dysfunctionPost-ejaculatory refractory periodRigidity of penisSelf-reported erection scoreStaging of erectile dysfunctionTransient erectile dysfunctionVaginal penetration pressure

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PMID41809157
PMCPMC12968756

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