Echocardiography: The echocardiography will be performed with a GE Vingmed Ultrasoundís Vivid9 (Horten, Norway). All subjects are examined with color TDI, 2-dimensional and M-mode echocardiography, conventional spectral Doppler, 2DSTE, and where possible 4D Echocardiography in the left lateral decubitus position.
Study summary
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. To curb disease development, there is, therefore, a need to identify more people at increased risk. This can be done by advanced echocardiography, where the exact contraction pattern and dimensions of the heart are measured.
One group of patients who are already considered to be at increased risk for later development of heart disease are men with erectile dysfunction.
The investigators goal is to study the early detection of cardiac dysfunction in men with erectile dysfunction using both conventional and advanced echocardiography to analyze the possibility of preventing serious cardiovascular disease.
Eligibility
Sex
MALE
Min age
40 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men above 40 years old diagnosed with ED will be eligible to participate if none of the exclusion criteria below are present.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients not able to cooperate
* Patients unable to understand and sign "informed consent"
* Previous pelvic surgery (including prostatectomy, cystectomy and rectal surgery)
* Neurological diseases (e.g. multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury)
* ED following pelvic trauma
Primary outcome measure(s)
Number of reported cardiac arrest through medical records — 1 year
Number of reported cardiac arrest through medical records — 5 years
Number of reported cardiac arrest through medical records — 10 years
Number of reported hospital admission with heart failure through medical records — 1 year
Number of reported hospital admission with heart failure through medical records — 5 years
Number of reported hospital admission with heart failure through medical records — 10 years
Number of reported peripheral artery disease through medical records — 1 year Registration of: Cholesterol levels, blood pressure, claudication and ankle brachial index (ABI).
Number of reported peripheral artery disease through medical records — 5 years Registration of: Cholesterol levels, blood pressure, claudication and ankle brachial index (ABI).
Number of reported peripheral artery disease through medical records — 10 years Registration of: Cholesterol levels, blood pressure, claudication and ankle brachial index (ABI).
Number of reported coronary heart disease through medical records — 1 year Registration of: Coronary angiography
Number of reported coronary heart disease through medical records — 5 years Registration of: Coronary angiography
Number of reported coronary heart disease through medical records — 10 years Registration of: Coronary angiography
Number of reported hospital admission with acute myocardial infarction through medical records — 1 year
Number of reported hospital admission with acute myocardial infarction through medical records — 5 years
Number of reported hospital admission with acute myocardial infarction through medical records — 10 years
Number of reported angina pectoris through medical records — 1 year
Number of reported angina pectoris through medical records — 5 years
Number of reported angina pectoris through medical records — 10 years
Number of reported ischemic heart disease through medical records — 1 year
Number of reported ischemic heart disease through medical records — 5 years
Number of reported ischemic heart disease through medical records — 10 years
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Urological Research Unit
Herlev
Capital Region
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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