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Naresh Kumar Valecha, Shahzad Ali, Saeed Ahmad Khan, Liaquat Ali, Mohammad Mansoor and Shahid Hussain

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the frequency of hyperlipidemia in patients present with erectile dysfunction (ED) at tertiary care hospital, Karachi.

Study Design: Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the department of Urology, JPMC, Karachi from January, 2020 to December, 2020 for a period of year.

Materials and Methods: All married male from age 40 to85 years age, who presented in outpatient clinic and fulfilled inclusion criteria were included in the study. Brief history was taken and their erectile dysfunction was assessed by IIEF-5 Questioner. Fasting serum Lipid profile was sent of all the patients and serum TG levels > 150mg/dl were taken as a reference for diagnosing the hyperlipidemia. Associated risk factors for ED such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, Coronary artery disease (CHD) smoking, Triglyceride Level and obesity were noted.

Results: Total 171 married male patients were included in this study with the mean age of 65.45±12.41 years ranging from 45 to 85 years. Their mean SBP and DBP were 153.04±21.26 mmHg & 83.78±13.7 mmHg while their mean BMI was 30.99±7.11 Kg/m². Their Serum fasting lipid profile like total Cholesterol, TGL, LDL, HDL, and VLDL was 157.61±48.48, 106.26±38.87, 93.02±36.73, 39.66±13.98 & 24.39±13.34 were noted. CAD was seen in 51 (31%) patients. In 40(23.4%) patients TG levels were found to be higher.

Conclusion: Hyperlipidemia is common in ED patients. These patients have a high risk of later developing CHD. Erectile dysfunction might therefore serve as sentinel event for coronary heart disease. In conclusion, we report a high prevalence of hyperlipidemia in men presenting with ED. The opportunity to screen for, diagnose and treat these and other cardiovascular risk factors at the time of assessment for ED has potential long-term benefits in this group of patients.

Key Words: Erectile dysfunction, Hyperlipidemia

Citation of article: Valecha NK, Ali S, Khan SA, Ali L, Mansoor M, Hussain S. Frequency of Hyperlipidemia in Patients Present with Erectile Dysfunction. Med Forum 2021;32(12):15-18.