ED More Prevalent Than
Common Chronic Conditions
ED More Prevalent Than
Common Chronic Conditions
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Men in the
United States
(millions)
7.8
19.5
30
7.1
0
10
20
30
40
Asthma
Diabetes
Obesity
ED
1 2
4
ED May Be a Sign of Endothelial Damage
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3. Kaiser DR et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2004;43:179-184. 4. Broadley AJM et al. Heart. 2002;88:521-524.
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ED may occur with early endothelial cell damage before other
serious diseases are manifest
1-3ED may occur with early endothelial cell damage before other
serious diseases are manifest
1-3Early endothelial dysfunction may lead to atherosclerosis and
vascular remodeling
10,12Early endothelial dysfunction may lead to atherosclerosis and
vascular remodeling
10,12Anxiety/
Depression
4Dyslipidemia
5-7ED
3,9Hypertension
5,7Diabetes
5,6,11Atherosclerotic
changes
Endothelial cell:
Early endothelial and
vascular damage
9,10Major Risk Factors for ED
•
Aging
1,2
•
Chronic disease
•
Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, lower
urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), and depression
2,3
•
Medications, eg, thiazide diuretics, beta-blockers,
selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors
1
•
Lifestyle
2,4
•
Stress, alcohol and drug abuse, smoking, obesity, and
sedentary lifestyle
1. Feldman HA et al. J Urol. 1994;151:54-61. 2. Lewis RW et al. In: Lue TF et al, eds. Sexual Medicine:
Sexual Dysfunctions in Men and Women. Paris, France: Health Publications; 2004:37-72. 3. Rosen R et al.
Major Risk Factors for ED:
Antihypertensive Medications
•
Diuretics and
-blockers associated with highest
incidence of ED and
-blockers with lowest incidence in 1
study
1
•
Other findings indicate that thiazide diuretics pose
greater risk than
-blockers
2,3
•
In contrast, use of ACE inhibitors found not to increase
ED risk
4
1. Burchardt M et al. J Urol. 2000;164:1188-1191. 2. Kloner RA. J Clin Hypertens. 2000;2:33-36.
Causes of ED: Vascular Factors
•
Atherosclerosis
1-3
and associated risk factors
4,5
•
Smoking
4,6
•
Diabetes
5
•
Dyslipidemia
5
•
Hypertension
5
•
Venous leaks
7,8
•
Pelvic or perineal trauma
7
•
Perineal arterial compression from cycling
9
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Impotence. JAMA. 1993;270:83-90. 3. Azadzoi KM et al. J Urol. 1998;160:2216-2222. 4. Kaiser FE et al. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1988;36:511-519. 5. Lue TF. N Engl J Med. 2000;342:1802-1813. 6. McVary KT et al. J Urol. 2001;166:1624-1632. 7. Munarriz RM et al. J Urol. 1995;153:1831-1840. 8. DePalma RG et al. J Vasc Surg.
Causes of ED: Neurogenic Factors
•
Radical pelvic surgery, including prostatectomy
1,2
•
Pelvic/spinal cord injury
1
•
Multiple sclerosis or demyelinating conditions
3
•
Diabetic neuropathies
1,3
•
Pudendal nerve injury
4-6
•
Stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease
1
1. Lue TF. N Engl J Med. 2000;342:1802-1813. 2. Mirone V et al. Int J Androl. 2003;26:137-140. 3. Romeo JH et al. J Urol. 2000;163:788-791. 4. Seftel A. J Urol. 2002;168:866-867. 5. Lewis RW. Urol Clin North Am.
1. AACE Male Sexual Dysfunction Task Force. Endocr Pract. 2003;9:77-95. 2. Morales A, Heaton JP. Urol Clin North Am. 2001;28:279-288. 3. Lewis RW et al. In: Lue TF et al, eds. Sexual Medicine: Sexual
Dysfunctions in Men and Women. Paris, France: Health Publications; 2004:37-72. 4. Lue TF. N Engl J Med. 2000;342:1802-1813. 5. Johri AM et al. Int J Impot Res. 2001;13:176-182.
•
Hypogonadism
1-3
•
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism
1-4
•
Pituitary tumor, hyperprolactinemia
1,3-5
•
Antihypertensives
1-3
•
Diuretics
2
•
Beta-blockers
3
•
Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
1-4
•
Hormonal agents (eg, antiandrogens)
1-3,5
•
Protease inhibitors
6
•
Cytotoxic agents
5,7,8
•
H
2
antagonists
2,3,5
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Causes of ED: Medications
Classification of ED:
Psychogenic or Organic?
Psychogenic
Psychogenic
Organic
Organic
Sudden onset
Sudden onset
Gradual onset
Gradual onset
Complete immediate loss
Complete immediate loss
Incremental progression
Incremental progression
Morning erections present
Morning erections present
Lack of
Lack of
morning
morning
erections
erections
Varies with partner and circumstance
Varies with partner and circumstance
Lack of erections under
Lack of erections under
most sexually stimulating circumstances
most sexually stimulating circumstances
ED: Initial Clinical Assessment
1-
4
•
Targeted medical, sexual, and
psychosocial history
•
Physical exam of genitalia
•
Secondary sexual characteristics
•
Laboratory tests
1. The Process of Care Consensus Panel. Int J Impot Res. 1999;11:59-74. 2. Kuritzky L. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2002;102(suppl 4):S7-S11. 3. Rosen R et al. In: Lue TF et al, eds. Sexual Medicine: Sexual
Dysfunctions in Men and Women. Paris, France: Health Publications; 2004:173-220. 4. Lue TF et al. In: Lue TF et al, eds. Sexual Medicine: Sexual Dysfunctions in Men and Women. Paris, France: Health
Laboratory Tests
•
Testosterone
1,2•
Morning total testosterone preferred
•
Prostate-specific antigen (when appropriate)
2•
Plasma glucose
•
Thyroid function
•
Prolactin
•
CVD risk burden profile
1•
High-density lipoprotein
•
Low-density lipoprotein
Presenting Complaint:
Successful Management
•
Targeted medical, sexual, and psychosocial history
(typically 4 to 6 minutes)
1
•
Physical exam of genitalia and secondary sexual
characteristics (2 to 4 minutes)
1
•
CV risk assessment
2,3
•
Laboratory tests with explanations
(1 to 2 minutes)
1
Total time=12 minutes.
Total time=12 minutes.
1. Kuritzky L. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2002;102(12 suppl 4):S7-S11. 2. Kostis JB et al. Am J Cardiol.
MALES Study: Increased prevalence of
MALES Study: Increased prevalence of
self-reported ED in men with diabetes
reported ED in men with diabetes
1
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10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Total Population
Men with Diabetes
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%
)
16%
39%
n=27,839
n=1,637
MALES Study: Increased prevalence of
MALES Study: Increased prevalence of
diabetes in men with self-reported ED
diabetes in men with self-reported ED
1
1
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Men without ED
Men with ED
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p < 0.0001
ED in the man with diabetes
ED in the man with diabetes
• ED incidence increases with age, duration of diabetes
and deteriorating diabetic control
1
• Compared to men without diabetes, men with diabetes
tend to:
• Suffer ED from an earlier age
2
• Suffer more severe ED
3
• Have worse disease-specific health-related quality
of life
3
• Be less responsive to treatment
4
1. Fedele D et al. Diabetes Care 1998;21:1973-1977. 2. Feldman H et al. J Urol 1994;151:54-61. 3. Penson D et al. Diabetes Care 2003;26:1093-1099. 4. Eardley I et al. Int J Clin Pract 2007;61
Conclusions
Conclusions
•
The prevalence of ED is greater in men with diabetes than
the general population
•
Men with diabetes tend to be less responsive to treatment
Testosterone deficiency can be associated with ED and
can give rise to PDE5i failure
Testosterone therapy can restore responsiveness to
PDE5is in hypogonadal men with ED
Measure testosterone in men with ED
Sexual Activity and Cardiac
Risk Assessment
Reprinted from Am J Cardiol. Vol. 96. Kostis JB, Jackson G, Rosen R, et al. Sexual dysfunction and cardiac risk (the Second Princeton Consensus Conference). Pages 313-321. Copyright 2005. With permission from Excerpta Medica, Inc.
•
Initiate or resume
Initiate or resume
sexual activity
sexual activity
or
or
•
Treatment for
Treatment for
sexual dysfunction
sexual dysfunction
•
Initiate or resume
Initiate or resume
sexual activity
sexual activity
or
or
•
Treatment for
Treatment for
sexual dysfunction
sexual dysfunction
•
Sexual activity
Sexual activity
deferred until
deferred until
stabilization of
stabilization of
cardiac condition
cardiac condition
•
Sexual activity
Sexual activity
deferred until
deferred until
stabilization of
stabilization of
cardiac condition
cardiac condition
CV Assessment
CV Assessment
and Restratification
and Restratification
CV Assessment
CV Assessment
and Restratification
and Restratification
Indeterminate Risk
Indeterminate Risk
Indeterminate Risk
Indeterminate Risk
Sexual Inquiry
Sexual Inquiry
Sexual Inquiry
Sexual Inquiry
High Risk
High Risk
High Risk
High Risk
Risk factors and coronary heart disease evaluation, treatment,
Risk factors and coronary heart disease evaluation, treatment,
and follow-up for all patients with ED
and follow-up for all patients with ED
Risk factors and coronary heart disease evaluation, treatment,
Risk factors and coronary heart disease evaluation, treatment,
and follow-up for all patients with ED
and follow-up for all patients with ED
Low-Risk Patient: Princeton Consensus Panel
Recommendations
•
Asymptomatic, <3 CVD risk factors, excluding gender
•
Controlled HTN
•
Mild, stable angina
•
Post-successful coronary revascularization
•
Uncomplicated past MI (>6 to 8 weeks)
•
Mild valvular disease
•
Left ventricular dysfunction (New York Heart Association
[NYHA] class I)
High-Risk Patient: Princeton Consensus Panel
Recommendations
•
Unstable or refractory angina
•
Uncontrolled HTN
•
Congestive heart failure
(CHF; NYHA class III/IV)
•
Recent MI (<2 wk)
•
High-risk arrhythmias
•
Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
•
Moderate/severe valvular disease
Indeterminate-Risk Patient: Princeton Consensus
Panel Recommendations
•
Asymptomatic,
3 major CAD risk factors, excluding
gender
•
Moderate, stable angina
•
Recent MI (>2wk, <6 wk)
•
LVD and/or CHF (NYHA class II)
•
Noncardiac sequelae of atherosclerotic diseases such as
cerebrovascular accident, peripheral vascular disease
Management Recommendations Based on Graded
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Grade of Risk
Grade of Risk
Management Recommendations
Management Recommendations
Low risk
Primary care management
Consider all first-line therapies (eg, PDE5 inhibitors) Reassess at regular intervals (6-12 m)
High risk
Priority referral for specialized CV management
Treatment for sexual dysfunction to be deferred until cardiac condition stabilized; depends on specialist recommendations
Indeterminate risk
Specialized CV testing
(eg, ETT, echocardiography)
Restratification into high risk or low risk based on the results of CV assessment
ETT=exercise tolerance testing.
Safety of PDE5 Inhibitors in
Cardiac Patients
1-3
•
PDE5 inhibitors
potentiate the hypotensive effects
of organic nitrates and are contraindicated with
concomitant use
•
Avoid use in patients for whom sexual activity is
inadvisable because of underlying cardiac conditions
•
Sildenafil and tadalafil have no clinically relevant
effect on QT interval; vardenafil has precautions for some
patients
•
Not associated with increases in MI or death rates
1. Cialis® (tadalafil) prescribing information. Lilly ICOS LLC: Indianapolis, Ind and Bothell, Wash; 2005.
2. Levitra® (vardenafil) prescribing information. Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corp: West Haven, Conn; 2005.
Effects of PDE5 Inhibitors on BP
Mean Maximum Decrease in Supine BP
(mm Hg)
Drug
Dose* (mg)
SBP
DBP
Sildenafil
1100
8.4
5.5
Tadalafil
220
1.6
†0.8
†Vardenafil
320
7
8
BP=blood pressure. DBP=diastolic BP. SBP=systolic BP.
*Single doses, except for tadalafil, which was dosed over a period of 10 days.
†P=not significant.
1. Viagra® (sildenafil) prescribing information. Pfizer Inc: New York, NY; 2005. 2. Cialis® (tadalafil)
prescribing information. Lilly ICOS LLC: Indianapolis, Ind and Bothell, Wash; 2005. 3. Levitra® (vardenafil)
Emergency Administration of Nitrates Following PDE5
Inhibitor Use
Drug
Drug
Time Interval for Nitrate Administration*
Time Interval for Nitrate Administration*
During Medical Emergency
During Medical Emergency
Sildenafil
•Has not been definitively determined
1,2
•
After 24 hours, may be considered based on pharmacokinetic profile
2Tadalafil
•At least 48 hours should elapse after the last dose before nitrate
therapy is considered
3,4Vardenafil
•
Has not been definitively determined, but clinical data show
additional BP and heart rate changes were not detected when drug
dosed 24 hours before nitrate administration
5*Under close medical
1. Viagra® (sildenafil) prescribing information. Pfizer Inc: New York, NY; 2005. 2. Cheitlin MD et al. J Am Coll
Cardiol. 1999;33:273-282. 3. Cialis® (tadalafil) prescribing information. Lilly ICOS LLC: Indianapolis, Ind and
Bothell, Wash; 2005. 4. Kloner RA et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2003;42:1855-1860. 5. Levitra® (vardenafil)
Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (Hypogonadism)
• Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS) or Male
Hypogonadism is inadequate function of the testes
• Prevalence: 5 men in 1000
1
• 2-4 million men in the US, estimated only 5% treated
2
• Characterised by low serum testosterone (total testosterone
<12nmol/l) + clinical symptoms
4
• Prompt diagnosis and referral are key factors in avoiding
serious long-term consequences for health
1. Handelsman DJ. Androgens. In: Male reproductive endocrinology; Ed. Mclachlan RI. Endotext.com; 2002. 2. Rhoden EL & Morgentaler A.
Prevalence of hypogonadism in diabetes (33-44%)
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Total T
Bioavailable T
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Measure serum testosterone (T) levels between 8-10am
Measure serum testosterone (T) levels between 8-10am
T >12nmol/l
T >12nmol/l
Consider alternative
Consider alternative
diagnoses
diagnoses
T
T
≤
≤
12nmol/l
12nmol/l
Repeat T level
Repeat T level
Measure LH, FSH,
Measure LH, FSH,
Prolactin, SHBG
Prolactin, SHBG
Repeat tests
Repeat tests
REFERRAL
REFERRAL
T >12nmol/L,
T >12nmol/L,
normal Prolactin,
normal Prolactin,
SHBG, FSH/LH
SHBG, FSH/LH
T 8-12nmol/L
T 8-12nmol/L
normal Prolactin,
normal Prolactin,
SHBG, FSH/LH
SHBG, FSH/LH
T 8-12nmol/L, and
T 8-12nmol/L, and
Prolactin, SHBG,
Prolactin, SHBG,
abnormal FSH/LH
abnormal FSH/LH
T <8nmol/L
Who should receive testosterone treatment?
• Men with clinical symptoms and testosterone <8 nmol/l (overt).
1Key Take-Home Messages
•
Initiate first-line therapy including lifestyle modification and oral drugs as a
convenient therapeutic option
•
Consider patient-partner preferences, tolerability, convenience, and/or
concomitant medications and conditions when deciding on treatment
•
Evaluate and classify patients for possible cardiac risk prior to treatment
(majority of patients are at low risk and may be treated)
•
Testosterone augmentation should be prescribed for those with
documented hypogonadism
•
Sexual stimulation is needed
•
Multiple attempts or dosage adjustments may be required