Impotence is an indication of heart disease

Without a functioning blood flow there is no erect penis - the formula for a fulfilling sex life is sometimes that simple. Therefore, if you have erectile dysfunction, you should take preventive treatment against heart disease.

Impotence problems can have many causes. One of them is cardiovascular disorders. If the heart is weak, the blood flow does not work and the erectile tissue of the penis remains flaccid. What seems so logical is a problem for many men. In a large-scale study involving around 2.000 men at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, doctors have now discovered the direct connection between heart failure, arteriosclerosis and potency problems. Their result: Men with potency problems have a two-and-a-half times higher risk of developing heart failure than men without potency problems. What is striking is that potency problems usually appear earlier than the first signs of heart disease.

Potency problems as an early indicator of heart disease

Although insufficient potency represents a very large loss of quality of life for most men, the aim of the doctors was to find an indicator to detect a possible heart disease at an early stage so that preventive measures can be taken to avoid or treat a dangerous heart disease. A task that they succeeded in. The study results confirmed the doctors' suspicions. They showed that men who complain of potency problems are around twice as likely to have a heart attack in the following years. Heart attack or Stroke suffer from erectile dysfunction than their peers without erectile dysfunction. The result is supported by observations lasting an average of 3,8 years. Even if those participants who are classified as at risk for cardiovascular disease due to a family history or a previous illness are excluded, the residual risk of heart disease among study participants without a previous history is still almost twice as high as that of potent study participants.

Cardiovascular risks should generally be treated in cases of potency problems

The final verdict of the doctors is therefore that all men with erectile dysfunction should be closely monitored against cardiovascular risks such as elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels A healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet Nutrition and sufficient exercise, avoiding Stress and, if necessary, drug therapy should help to minimize the risk. The high probability of a serious disease of the cardiovascular system is minimized by these preventive measures. A discussion in our blood pressure consultation or the regular heart and vascular checkIf your heart and circulation are in good shape, you not only reduce the likelihood of serious coronary heart disease, but also improve the chances of a functioning sexuality.