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ea0022p151 | Cardiovascular endocrinology and lipid metabolism | ECE2010

Is obesity a further cardiovascular risk factor in patients with erectile dysfunction?

Corona Giovanni , Monami Matteo , Boddi Valentina , Daniela Balzi , Melani Cecilia , Federico Nelli , Sforza Alessandra , Rotella Carlo , Forti Gianni , Mannucci Edoardo , Maggi Mario

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) and, in particular, arteriogenic ED have been proposed as new markers of risk for incident major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Reduced penile blood flow is more common in obese people than in leaner ED subjects. The aim of this study is to explore the interaction of overweight/obesity and penile blood flow in the prediction of incident MACE.Methods: This is an observational prospective cohort study evaluati...