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  • Urology
  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a recognized early indicator of asymptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD).
  • Standard ED treatments were ineffective for a 60-year-old male patient.
  • This case highlights the potential link between pelvic vasculature and systemic cardiovascular health.

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  • Successful coronary artery stent placement was performed for the left anterior descending stenosis.

    • Implications:

    • This case suggests PPI may be a viable treatment for ED related to pelvic artery stenosis.
    • Simultaneous diagnosis and treatment of underlying CAD in patients with refractory ED is crucial.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the role of pelvic artery interventions in managing ED and its cardiovascular comorbidities.