Erection and Heart Disease

Erection and Heart Disease - Erectile dysfunction is always associated with a shortage of men who can not satisfy their partner during intercourse. In fact, erectile dysfunction or impotence is also associated with other, even more dangerous problem, namely heart disease.

This is evident from the results of a recent study showing that the problem of erectile dysfunction in men aged 30-60 years at risk of heart disease. "The risk of heart disease two to three times higher in men with erectile dysfunction than healthy men," said Dr Mehdi Shishehbor, heart specialists at the Cleveland Clinic.

"Artery penis is much smaller than the arteries that pump blood to the heart, so it can be blocked more quickly. To that end, erectile dysfunction is usually a symptom of heart disease before finally emerged many years later," said Dr. Kevin Billups, director of the Johns Hopkins Hospital's Integrative Men's Health Program.

"Bad habits and unhealthy lifestyle can also cause blockage of arteries in the heart, is also available in the penis," Billups said.

If a man has erectile dysfunction, he should immediately consult a doctor to see why. Do not look for drugs such as pills, injections, or other. Because of this, Billups said, can be caused by poor lifestyle factors, such as obesity and smoking. When the causes and risk factors are known, it can be overcome erectile dysfunction. That way, the risk will not be extended for heart disease.