Men's health checkup unexpectedly discovered heart disease

Ho Chi Minh City A 55-year-old man, suffering from erectile dysfunction for about a year, went to the hospital for a urology examination and was unexpectedly diagnosed with ischemic heart disease.

On October 29, Dr. Bui Quoc Cuong, Men's Health Center, said that the patient came to see a doctor for erectile dysfunction, and tests such as blood count, liver function, male hormones, urinary system ultrasound... were all within normal limits.

However, blood sugar and blood lipid levels were high, echocardiography and electrocardiography suggested cardiovascular disease. As a result of the consultation, the cardiologist determined that the patient had ischemic heart disease. After three months of combined treatment between a urologist and a cardiologist, the patient's condition improved significantly.

According to Dr. Cuong, the heart plays an important role in the circulatory system, supplying blood to the entire body, including the male genitals. If there is a problem with the cardiovascular system such as arterial blockage or coronary artery disease, blood flow to the genitals can be reduced and lead to erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease are common problems that often occur in middle-aged men. Both affect general health as well as male "manhood".

Some studies around the world show that erectile dysfunction affects about 150 million men worldwide. The incidence of erectile dysfunction increases with age, affecting about 2/3 of men over 70 years old. As the world's population ages, it is expected that by 2025, about 300 million men worldwide will experience this condition.

Erectile dysfunction is often caused by decreased testosterone, depression, stress from work and study, damaged blood vessel walls... In middle-aged and older men, most erectile dysfunction comes from vascular factors. Even some drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease can also cause erectile dysfunction.

Usually in the early stages of cardiovascular disease, the symptoms are very few, making it easy for men to ignore and be indifferent, leading to a more serious condition over time and affecting other problems, including erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction has a significant negative impact on patients and their partners, so treatment should be sought as soon as possible.

Risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood lipids, diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption and psychological stress, including depression, all cause cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction, but can be prevented and modified. Therefore, when men experience erectile dysfunction, they should screen for cardiovascular risk factors and make lifestyle changes to minimize risks, both maintaining family happiness and increasing longevity.

Le Phuong

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