Smoking and vascular impotence. A reason for concern.
Of the patients at an impotence clinic 39% were classified as having vasculogenic impotence. They were in a high age group and 93% smoked. The possible role of smoking in the pathogenesis of the impotence of ageing is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply; D012907:Smoking