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Assessing Endothelial Vasodilator Function with the Endo-PAT 2000
Published on: October 15, 2010
[Vascular and functional evaluation of erectile dysfunctions using erection provocation tests]
Abstract:
The provoked erection test (TEP) consists in exploring successively, the sexual arteries, the penile volume and rigidity charges after pharmacological and sexual visual stimulation. Quantified arteria were proposed to evaluate the arterial flow and the caverno venous component obtained though a global appraisal of the erectile function. From these, TEP allows a quick approach to the diagnosis of erectile dysfunction for an early therapeutic decision.
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