The association between CHA2DS2-VASc score and erectile dysfunction: a cross-sectional study
Int. braz. j. urol
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45(6): 1204-1208, Nov.-Dec. 2019. tab
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Purpose:
This study aims to assess the association between CHA2DS2-VASc score and erectile dysfunction in patients who were admitted to cardiology outpatient clinics. Materials andmethods:
One hundred and two male patients who were admitted to the cardiology outpatient clinic were included to the study. Erectile dysfunction was evaluated in the urology outpatient clinic in the same hospital and scored using Turkish Version of The International Index of Erectile Function. CHA2DS2-VASc score was calculated for every patient using the current associated guidelines.Results:
There was a negative correlation between The International Index of Erectile Function score and CHA2DS2-VASc score, age, hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, stroke respectively. Smoking and dislipidemia were not correlated with The International Index of Erectile Function score (p>0.05).Conclusion:
CHA2DS2-VASc score can be used to detect Erectile dysfunction in patients who are admitted to the cardiology outpatient clinics.
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Main subject:
Risk Assessment
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Erectile Dysfunction
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Evaluation studies
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Practice guideline
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
Urology
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey
Institution/Affiliation country:
Acibadem International Hospital/TR
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Istanbul BakIrkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Educational and Training Hospital/TR
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Istanbul Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Educational and Training Hospital/TR
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