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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Urology

Background:

  • Erectile dysfunction (ED) is increasingly recognized as an early indicator of atherosclerosis.
  • Fetuin-A, a glycoprotein, is implicated in systemic calcification and may influence cardiovascular disease progression.
  • The relationship between fetuin-A levels and ED requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between serum fetuin-A levels and the severity of erectile dysfunction.
  • To determine if fetuin-A can serve as a supplemental biomarker for ED evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty patients with ED were categorized into mild, moderate, or severe groups based on ED severity.
  • Twenty healthy individuals served as the control group.
  • The International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) questionnaire assessed erectile function across all groups.

Main Results:

  • Serum fetuin-A levels were significantly lower in all ED groups (mild, moderate, severe) compared to the control group.
  • A significant inverse correlation was observed between ED severity and serum fetuin-A levels.
  • No significant differences in age, BMI, or lipid profiles were found between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Serum fetuin-A levels are significantly reduced in patients with erectile dysfunction.
  • Lower fetuin-A levels correlate with increased ED severity.
  • Serum fetuin-A may be a valuable supplemental biomarker for the preliminary assessment of ED.