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Erectile function in cardiovascular patients: its significance and a quick assessment using a visual-scale questionnaire
Acta Cardiologica, 70 (2015), 6; 712-719. https://doi.org/10.1080/ac.70.6.3120185
Glavaš, Sandra; Valenčić, Lara; Trbojević, Nataša; Tomašić, Ana-Marija; Turčić, Nikolina; Tibauth, Sara; Ružić, Alen

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Glavaš, S., Valenčić, L., Trbojević, N., Tomašić, A. M., Turčić, N., Tibauth, S. & Ružić, A. (2015). Erectile function in cardiovascular patients: its significance and a quick assessment using a visual-scale questionnaire. Acta Cardiologica, 70. (6), 712-719. doi: 10.1080/ac.70.6.3120185

Glavaš, Sandra, et al. "Erectile function in cardiovascular patients: its significance and a quick assessment using a visual-scale questionnaire." Acta Cardiologica, vol. 70, no. 6, 2015, pp. 712-719. https://doi.org/10.1080/ac.70.6.3120185

Glavaš, Sandra, Lara Valenčić, Nataša Trbojević, Ana Marija Tomašić, Nikolina Turčić, Sara Tibauth and Alen Ružić. "Erectile function in cardiovascular patients: its significance and a quick assessment using a visual-scale questionnaire." Acta Cardiologica 70, no. 6 (2015): 712-719. https://doi.org/10.1080/ac.70.6.3120185

Glavaš, S., et al. (2015) 'Erectile function in cardiovascular patients: its significance and a quick assessment using a visual-scale questionnaire', Acta Cardiologica, 70(6), pp. 712-719. doi: 10.1080/ac.70.6.3120185

Glavaš S, Valenčić L, Trbojević N, Tomašić AM, Turčić N, Tibauth S, and sur.. Erectile function in cardiovascular patients: its significance and a quick assessment using a visual-scale questionnaire. Acta Cardiologica [Internet]. 2015 [cited 2024 May 11];70(6):712-719. doi: 10.1080/ac.70.6.3120185

S. Glavaš, et al., "Erectile function in cardiovascular patients: its significance and a quick assessment using a visual-scale questionnaire", Acta Cardiologica, vol. 70, no. 6, pp. 712-719, 2015. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:184:570528. [Accessed: 11 May 2024]

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Title (english)Erectile function in cardiovascular patients: its significance and a quick assessment using a visual-scale questionnaire
AuthorSandra Glavaš
AuthorLara Valenčić
AuthorNataša Trbojević
AuthorAna-Marija Tomašić
AuthorNikolina Turčić
AuthorSara Tibauth
AuthorAlen Ružić
Author's institutionUniversity of Rijeka
Faculty of Medicine
(Department of Internal Medicine)
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Clinical Medical Sciences
Internal Medicine
Abstract (english)
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the connection between erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular diseases and to test a novel visual-scale questionnaire (VEF) we propose for the assessment of erectile function. Subjects and methods: Erectile function was assessed in 170 male cardiovascular patients under the age of 70 by the use of several self- administered questionnaires: the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) ; the Massachusetts Male Aging Study questionnaires (MMAS Sexual Activity Questionnaire and MMAS Single Question), and finally, VEF. Results: Patients’ mean age was 55.65 ± 9.97 y. The most common indications for hospitalization were coronary artery disease (CAD) (n = 82, 48%), and decompensated chronic heart failure (n = 30, 18%). The prevalence of ED as determined by IIEF-5 was 58% (n = 99). Patients with ED were on average 5.7 years older (P = 0.0001), had a higher frequency of diabetes (by 19%, P < 0.01), and a somewhat higher level of uric acid (by 72 μmol/l, P < 0.01). Results of the VEF correlated significantly with those of other questionnaires. Three different machine learning algorithms demonstrated a greater accuracy of VEF than IIEF-5 and MMAS Sexual Activity Questionnaire in predicting ED severity. Conclusion: ED is highly prevalent among cardiovascular patients. The Visual Scale Erectile Function questionnaire (VEF) is a simple and valid tool, suitable for quick screening of this condition.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeScientific paper - Original scientific paper
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review - international
Publication versionPublished version
Journal titleActa Cardiologica
Numberingvol. 70, no. 6, pp. 712-719
p-ISSN0001-5385
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1080/ac.70.6.3120185
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:184:570528
Publication2015
Document URLhttp://bib.irb.hr/1266341
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