Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation's researchers studied men with damaged blood vessels in the penis and they strongly believe that male who suffer from damaged blood vessels in the penis are at greater risk of having similar damage elsewhere in the body, including the heart, brain, legs and kidneys. Their research found that the process which lead to heart attacks and strokes could be seen as ED before it appears in other arteries. Blood vessels that supply the penis are narrower than those in other parts of the body and it also noted that not every case of impotence was linked to heart disease.

Many men with heart disease stabilize the condition with nitrates. Use of nitrates is not recommended for men who also use Viagra. Alway consult a doctor to decide if Viagra is right for you.

Scholars says about erectile dysfunction that in different words such as; "We think that erectile dysfunction represents the tip of the iceberg of a systemic disorder," said Emilio Chiurlia, of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy, where the study was conducted.

"Impotent patients should be considered at high risk for coronary artery disease and should have high priority for aggressive treatment."

He said that where cases of impotence did not have a psychological trigger, doctors should assume the patient was suffering from clogged arteries.

Heart disease is also preventable; quit smoking, start exercising, eat a balanced diet while limiting high fat foods and follow your doctors treatment plan if you have diabetes or high blood pressure.

The good news is that erectile dysfunction can be treated. Viagra® and other drugs, penile implants, vacuum erection devices, injection therapy, and urethral suppositories are options.

Viagra increases blood flow to the penis. Many men find it effective. However, Viagra fails for 30%-40% of the men who try it.

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