المملكة: Consultant for"today": 60% of people with erectile dysfunction are at risk of heart disease
Urology and sexual dysfunction consultant Dr. warns. Mazen Shuqair denounced the problems of erectile dysfunction, stressing that it is not just an issue "In particular, it may be an early warning sign For diseases of the heart and arteries.
Dr. indicates. Shukair pointed out that the relationship between erectile dysfunction and heart health is close, as the causes that lead to both are very similar, and include atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and obesity, which are all factors that impair blood flow to Vital organs.
The relationship between erectile dysfunction and heart disease
Dr. explains. Shukair said that the arteries that supply the penis are much narrower than Coronary arteries, which makes them affected early by any disruption in blood flow, which is why symptoms of impotence precede signs of heart disease by several years.
He adds: "Many men think that the problem is limited to the sexual aspect, but the truth is that the body sends an early warning through which the heart can be saved before it is too late.”
According to what Dr. confirms. Choucair, studies have shown that men with erectile dysfunction are at risk of heart disease by up to 50-60%, and that erectile dysfunction may precede a heart attack by a period ranging between 3 to 5 years.
He stresses that the appearance of sudden or increasing erectile dysfunction, especially without clear psychological causes, calls for an urgent evaluation of the cardiovascular condition.
The importance of early detection
Concludes Dr. Mazen Shaqir spoke by saying:
"Ignoring the problem means missing a valuable opportunity for prevention. When the cause is detected early and risk factors are treated, the heart can be protected before a stroke or heart attack occurs.”
He adds: "Your sexual health is a mirror of your heart, so protect both, and do not hesitate to consult a doctor at the first indication.”
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