Erectile Dysfunction—Pathophysiology, Evaluation, Cardiovascular Risk Stratification, and Evidence-Based Management
I. Definition & Epidemiology: Clinical Relevance Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the persistent inability to attain or maintain a penile erection of sufficient rigidity and duration to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse. It is not merely a sexual complaint but often an early sentinel symptom of systemic vascular, neurologic, endocrine, or psychogenic disease. Key Insight…
