Erectile dysfunction
Can ED be an early warning sign of heart disease?
Yes. The blood vessels in the penis are small, so they may show damage before heart arteries do.
Get checked if ED is new. It's a chance to protect your heart too.
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Kennesaw men see our clinicians for ED at our Marietta Clinic & Surgery Center. We'll talk about when changes started, whether morning erections still happen, and your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and smoking. Lab work may include testosterone and other blood tests.
The vessels in the penis are small, so blood flow problems can show up there before they cause symptoms elsewhere. When ED appears, we may suggest you see your primary care doctor about heart health as well. Treatment options include pills, low-intensity shockwave therapy, vacuum devices and penile implants.
Regular activity, a heart-healthy diet, not smoking and keeping blood pressure in range support erections and the heart alike. Kennesaw and Acworth residents can call (678) 344-8900 to schedule. Bring a medication list, because some blood pressure and mood medicines affect erections, and we'll talk about adjustments with your other doctors.
Start with your primary care doctor. ED can appear before heart symptoms, so they may check blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar and decide whether heart testing makes sense. Chest pain or breathlessness with exertion needs prompt medical care.
Nitrates such as nitroglycerin must never be combined with sildenafil or tadalafil, because blood pressure can drop dangerously. Many other heart medicines can be taken with them, so bring your full list and we check each one.
It can. Losing weight, exercising regularly and stopping smoking improve blood vessel health, and some men notice firmer erections within months. These changes also work alongside pills or other ED treatments.
If you've had a heart attack, stent or bypass, let us know; it shapes which ED treatments we recommend first and how we coordinate with your cardiologist.
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