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Athanasios J Manolis1, Manolis S Kallistratos1, Maria Koutsaki1
1Cardiology Department METROPOLITAN Hospital, Piraeus, Greece.
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Erectile dysfunction often coexists with arterial hypertension. They both share a common vascular pathophysiology, while antihypertensive treatment may also affect sexual function. Although some of the older antihypertensive drugs had a significant impact on erectile function, new antihypertensive drugs may exert a neutral or even beneficial effect. After scrutinized review, recent evidence paints a more nuanced picture. This article critically reviews the relationship between various classes of antihypertensive drugs and ED, discusses underlying mechanisms, and provides evidence-based recommendations tailored to clinical practice.
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