Effect of Sildenafil on Endothelial Function

Summary

We are investigating the chronic effect of daily assumption of Viagra on the blood vessels function in patients with impotence. The study will include 2 groups: 1- patients with multiple risk factors, e.g. hypertension 2- patients with no cardiovascular risk factors

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Start

2005-10

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Publications

• Background Dayan L, Greunwald I, Vardi Y, Jacob G. A new clinical method for the assessment of penile endothelial function using the flow mediated dilation with plethysmography technique. J Urol. 2005 Apr;173(4):1268-72. doi: 10.1097/01.ju.0000152290.71948.bf.
• Vardi Y, Appel B, Ofer Y, Greunwald I, Dayan L, Jacob G. Effect of chronic sildenafil treatment on penile endothelial function: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study. J Urol. 2009 Dec;182(6):2850-5. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.08.025. Epub 2009 Oct 17.

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