Treatment and safety

Can erectile dysfunction be a sign of heart or blood vessel problems?

Sometimes. ED shares risk factors with heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking, so guidelines recommend looking at overall cardiovascular health.

An ED evaluation is a chance to check those risk factors, not just to prescribe a pill.

Improving them can help overall health and, for some men, erectile function.

Risks and limitations

ED does not mean you have heart disease, but it is worth evaluating.

Sources

American Urological Association — Erectile Dysfunction Guideline
NIDDK (NIH) — Erectile Dysfunction

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