Effects of heart rate reduction with ivabradine on the international ındex of erectile function (IIEF-5) in patients with heart failure.
Kadir Uğur MertMuhammet DuralGurbet Özge MertKemal IskenderovAta ÖzenPublished in: The aging male : the official journal of the International Society for the Study of the Aging Male (2017)
Although lack of patients with HF have been evaluated in this study population, initial results seem promising that ivabradine has favorable effects on ED. These findings were postulated to be dependent exclusively on HR reduction. As a sequel, cardiologist should avoid neglecting ED to improve medical compliance as well as quality of life in patients with heart failure. This pilot study provide some data for further randomized controlled studies.
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