Erectile dysfunction and quality of life in patients under left ventricular assist device support − an unspoken issue

Erectile dysfunction and quality of life in patients under left ventricular assist device support − an unspoken issue

Background: Multiple domains of quality of life (QoL) such as erectile function are not sufficiently investigated among left ventricular assist-device (LVAD) patients. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) and its association with QoL and depression. Methods: This is a pro...

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Main Authors: Aiste Monika Jakstaite, Peter Luedike, Simon Wernhart, Markus Kamler, Arjang Ruhparwar, Tienush Rassaf, Maria Papathanasiou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-10-01
Series:International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature
Subjects:
LVAD
Quality of life
Erectile function
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352906723000945

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