Prevalence and Clinical Severity of Erectile Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Sri Lanka
This study demonstrated a strong association between ED and CAD, and it highlights that ED is an early indicator of underlying CAD. Routine screening for ED in high-risk patients, particularly those with hypertension and diabetes, can improve early detection of CAD and aid in the implementation of preventive strategies. However, the study's limitations, including its single-center design and cross-sectional nature, highlight the need for further multi-center and longitudinal research to validate these findings and explore the potential therapeutic benefits of ED management in cardiovascular disease.
Authors
- Nadarajah Rajeshkannan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9045-3369)
- Kumanan Thirunavukarasu
- Thurairajasingam Vipusuthan
- Guruparan Mahesan
Institutions
- University of Jaffna (LK)
- Jaffna Teaching Hospital (LK)
- Sydney Dental Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-04-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.82125
- Primary Topic
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00