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  • Cardiology
  • Urology
  • Electrocardiography

Background:

  • P wave dispersion (PWD) is a known non-invasive electrocardiographic predictor for atrial fibrillation.
  • Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition affecting men's health.
  • The relationship between PWD and ED has not been extensively studied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate P wave dispersion (PWD) in men with erectile dysfunction (ED) compared to healthy controls.
  • To investigate if PWD is prolonged in patients with ED.
  • To determine if PWD correlates with the severity of ED.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 72 men, including 42 with ED and 30 healthy controls.
  • Collection of demographic and clinical data.
  • Electrocardiographic assessment to measure PWD in both groups.

Main Results:

  • Patients with ED exhibited significantly prolonged PWD compared to controls (48.1 ± 5.9 vs. 38.0 ± 3.9, p < 0.05).
  • A significant negative correlation was found between the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) score and PWD (p < 0.05, r = -0.662), indicating PWD increases as ED severity worsens.
  • Maximum P wave duration showed no significant difference between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Prolonged PWD is observed in men with erectile dysfunction.
  • PWD is associated with the severity of erectile dysfunction.
  • PWD may serve as a potential indicator for ED.