Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and erectile dysfunction (ED) have shared risk factors and mechanisms. Moreover, ED is an independent predictor of CVD events and is an adverse effect of some cardiovascular drugs. This Review discusses how sexual function should be considered when treating patients with CVD to improve quality of life and cardiovascular outcomes.
- Dimitrios Terentes-Printzios
- Nikolaos Ioakeimidis
- Charalambos Vlachopoulos
