Viagra on the internet: unsafe sexual practice.
The vast majority of men who experience some form of erectile dysfunction (ED) do not seek medical advice, mainly due to embarrassment and social stigma. They often prefer to seek unorthodox and covert methods of treatment. Unprescribed medication for ED is dangerous because of the strong association between ED and coronary heart disease. Published guidelines already exist for the management of patients presenting with sexual dysfunction and cardiovascular risks. In this case report we highlight that ED itself is a risk factor for occult CHD and illustrate the need for careful medical assessment and adherence to published guidelines for the management of ED.
Department of Cardiology, Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
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D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D010879:Piperazines; D011687:Purines; D013450:Sulfones; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate