Impotence Predicts Heart
Attacks
by Gabe
Mirkin, M.D.
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It's common for men over 60 to have difficulty maintaining erections.
Two studies, one from Italy and one from the US, show that men who are
impotent before that age are at significantly increased risk for heart
attacks (JAMA, December 21, 2005; Journal of the American
College of Cardiology, October 18, 2005.)
The most common causes of impotence are arteriosclerosis and diabetes.
Less common causes include low levels of the male hormone, testosterone,
or a brain tumor. So every man who is impotent before age 60 should check
with his doctor and get blood tests for arteriosclerosis and diabetes. The
tests should include cholesterol, homocysteine, Lipoprotein A, C-reactive
protein and HBA1C. They also should get blood tests for testosterone and
prolactin, the test for a brain tumor.
Since most impotent men will have arteriosclerosis or diabetes, they
may need to take appropriate medications, but they certainly should be
exercising and follow a heart-attack preventing diet. The diet I recommend
restricts saturated fats, partially hydrogenated fats and refined
carbohydrates; and includes a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, beans, nuts and other seeds.
Don't just take Viagra; make sure you understand the cause of your
impotence and heed its warning signals.
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