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World J Clin Urol. Mar 24, 2014; 3(1): 1-8
Published online Mar 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i1.1
Published online Mar 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i1.1
Table 1 Some of the risk factors of vascular diseases
| Diabetes mellitus | Older age |
| Psychological problem | Male |
| Psychiatric impairments | Drug and alcohol use |
| High blood pressure | Lack of nutrients |
| Hypercholesterolemia | Smoking |
| Hypertension | Overweight and obesity |
| Chronic systemic diseases | Lack of physical activity |
| Family history | Allergy |
Table 2 Some of the risk factors of erectile dysfunction
| Psychological disorders | Neurological problems |
| Various kinds of medicines | Parkinson’s |
| Antihypertensive | Spinal cord injury |
| Cardiac drugs | Alzheimer’s disease |
| Antidepressants | Local penile diseases |
| Anticholinergics | Smooth muscle dysfunction |
| Psychotropics | Smoking |
| Dopamine blockers | Overweight and obesity |
| Chronic systemic diseases | Injuries and trauma |
| Renal diseases | Alcohol use |
| Post-organ transplant | Older age |
| Cancer | Allergy |
| Vascular disease | |
| Endocrine disorders | |
| Diabetes mellitus | |
| Androgen deficiency/resistance | |
| Vascular disorders/insufficiency | |
| Atherosclerosis | |
| Venous leakage | |
| Arterial insufficiency | |
| Veno-occlusive diseases |
- Citation: Khajehei M. Why is there a need for an interdisciplinary approach to assess erectile dysfunction? World J Clin Urol 2014; 3(1): 1-8
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2816/full/v3/i1/1.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5410/wjcu.v3.i1.1
