Naslov
Erectile function in cardiovascular patients: its significance and a quick assessment using a visual-scale questionnaire

Autori
Glavaš, Sandra ; Valenčić, Lara ; Trbojević, Nataša ; Tomašić, Ana-Marija ; Turčić, Nikolina ; Tibauth, Sara ; Ružić, Alen

Izvornik
Acta Cardiologica (0001-5385) 70 (2015), 6; 712-719

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Erectile dysfunction ; cardiovascular diseases ; coronary artery disease ; questionnaires

Sažetak
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the connection between erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular diseases and to test a novel visual-scale questionnaire (VEF) we propose for the assessment of erectile function. Subjects and methods: Erectile function was assessed in 170 male cardiovascular patients under the age of 70 by the use of several self- administered questionnaires: the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) ; the Massachusetts Male Aging Study questionnaires (MMAS Sexual Activity Questionnaire and MMAS Single Question), and finally, VEF. Results: Patients’ mean age was 55.65 ± 9.97 y. The most common indications for hospitalization were coronary artery disease (CAD) (n = 82, 48%), and decompensated chronic heart failure (n = 30, 18%). The prevalence of ED as determined by IIEF-5 was 58% (n = 99). Patients with ED were on average 5.7 years older (P = 0.0001), had a higher frequency of diabetes (by 19%, P < 0.01), and a somewhat higher level of uric acid (by 72 μmol/l, P < 0.01). Results of the VEF correlated significantly with those of other questionnaires. Three different machine learning algorithms demonstrated a greater accuracy of VEF than IIEF-5 and MMAS Sexual Activity Questionnaire in predicting ED severity. Conclusion: ED is highly prevalent among cardiovascular patients. The Visual Scale Erectile Function questionnaire (VEF) is a simple and valid tool, suitable for quick screening of this condition.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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