Erectile dysfunction in atrial fibrillation: A risk factor for stroke or a reflection of stroke risk factors?

Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Cross‐Sectional, Epidemiological Study

“…A recent study by Szymanski et al. showed that in fact, AF patients with ED tend to have higher thromboembolic risk as assessed by the CHA 2 DS 2 ‐VASc score, which follows the above‐mentioned hypothesis and might potentially add to the risk assessment scheme …”

“…A recent study by Szymanski et al showed that in fact, AF patients with ED tend to have higher thromboembolic risk as assessed by the CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score, which follows the above-mentioned hypothesis and might potentially add to the risk assessment scheme. 28,29 Unfortunately, the fact that baseline characteristics including cardiovascular risk factors in the majority of aspects did not differ between the groups with and without sexual dysfunctions shows that there is no easy, clinical, parameterbased way to distinguish patients with ED and other sexual dysfunctions from healthy subjects. Therefore, given the high prevalence of the disorders and their negative impact on the quality of life, routine screening of AF patients for ED, using tools like IIEF, should be highly encouraged.…”

Erectile dysfunction and atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…22 Hence, multifactorial pathogenesis triggered by AF additively contributes to ED (Fig. 5 Emerging evidence proposes the presence of OSAFED, so-called OSAFED syndrome. 23,25 ED is currently not included into factors that used by physician to initiate anticoagulation therapy in AF patients.…”

“…3 In addition, ED is an important, but overlooked, problem that might put patients at risk of cardiovascular diseases. 5 Approximately 33 million people have AF worldwide. 5 Approximately 33 million people have AF worldwide.…”

“…4 Prior studies have shown that the presence of CAD, CKD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, DM, prior stroke and beta-blocker use is strongly related to ED. 5 Approximately 33 million people have AF worldwide. In the USA, this common heart rhythm disorder affects an estimated 2.7-6.1 million people, 6 and is expected to double by the year 2050.…”