title: Management of erectile dysfunction by the geriatrician.
abstract: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common health disorder to afflict elderly men. Although 67% of men aged 70 years have ED, and their interest in sexual intercourse remains high, less than 5% receive adequate treatment. In this report, we review recent developments in our understanding of the pathophysiology of ED, how geriatricians can perform an office-based evaluation, and rational (evidence-based) treatment of this important disorder.
authors.affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, USA.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Godschalk
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sison
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mulligan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D003663:Decision Trees; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009819:Office Visits; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013396:Suction; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents