Erectile dysfunction and vascular disease / Michael Kirby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kirby, Michael (Michael G.), 1946-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Impotence.

Impotence, Vasculogenic.

Erectile Dysfunction.

Medical Subjects:

Impotence, Vasculogenic.

Erectile Dysfunction.

Physical Description:

x, 126 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., 2003.

Summary:

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. Most men experience ED at some point in their lives and if the condition persists, it can have a dramatic impact on relationships, emotional well-being, self-esteem and overall quality of life, often leading to anxiety and depression. The most common physical causes of ED are conditions that impair arterial flow to the erectile tissues or disrupt the neuronal system, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension and diabetes. This book, which is aimed at all medical practitioners, practice nurses and those in associated fields, focuses on the importance of vascular disease as a primary cause of ED, the inter-relationship with other causes of ED and optimum approaches to treatment for erection problems. It dispels common myths associated with vascular disease, sexual activity and ED and also examines the importance of the role of the partner in the management of ED, without whose understanding and support treatment may not be successful.

Contents:

Erectile dysfunction : an introduction

Government initiatives in men's health

Identification and management of risk factors

Guiding the patient

Cardiovascular disease and sex

Well man and erectile dysfunction clinics in general practice

Nurses in the front line

Case studies

Most frequently asked questions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1405107537

OCLC:

50554300