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ea0026p141 | Male reproduction | ECE2011

Erectile dysfunction does not mirror endothelial dysfunction in hiv-infected patients

Santi D , Beggi M , Brigante G , Zona S , Luzi K , Orlando G , Rossi R , Bouloux P , Guaraldi G , Rochira V

Background: The penis has been compared to a barometer of endothelial health, being erectile dysfunction (ED) an early sign of endothelial dysfunction. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between ED and endothelial dysfunction in patients with HIV infection on ART.Methods: In this observational cross-sectional study we evaluated the prevalence and factors associated with ED in a cohort of 133 HIV-infected men. Evaluation tools include...