Workshop 4 - Lowy ED & PE - Family Planning NSW
Workshop 4 - Lowy ED & PE - Family Planning NSW
Workshop 4 - Lowy ED & PE - Family Planning NSW
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Atherosclerosis and ErectileDysfunctionAtherosclerosis in narrow penilearteries may manifest as <strong>ED</strong>before becoming apparent inother arteries. 1Detecting atherosclerosis inone set of blood vesselsincreases chance of findingit in other vessels. 1Sydney Men’s HealthArterial blockage compromises penis first Penile artery 1-2mm Coronary artery 3-4mm Internal carotid artery 5-7mm Femoral artery 6-8mmSydney Men’s HealthSexual impulseNeurotransmitterRelease of NO & chemical substratesSmooth muscle relaxationTumescenceVenous occlusionSydney Men’s HealthNormalpathway toerectionRigidityErection