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The hypothetical case of a man with erectile dysfunction and multiple cardiovascular risk factors is presented to illustrate the use of the second Princeton Consensus Conference Guidelines. Methods to optimize efficacy of the phosphodiesterase inhibitors are described. The overall cardiovascular safety of the phosphodiesterase inhibitors and their interaction with organic nitrates and alpha blockers are discussed.
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Kloner, R. A case of erectile dysfunction and risk factors for coronary artery disease. Int J Impot Res 17 (Suppl 1), S7–S11 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijir.3901423
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