Abstract
Patients with haemophilia (PWH) are experiencing a nearly normal life span with safe factor replacement therapy and effective antiviral treatments for co-infections. As a result, many ageing-related health issues are starting to emerge. One rarely discussed health issue is erectile dysfunction (ED). ED can affect overall well-being and predict future cardiac events, but is not well studied in PWH. This prospective study aims to examine the prevalence and risk factors for ED in PWH using the validated International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire. Patients with haemophilia A and B at all severities were invited to participate in IIEF questionnaire at the provincial Hemophilia Treatment Centre. Risk factors for ED including cardiovascular risk factors, prior surgeries, viral infections, medications and haemophilia-specific factors were obtained. Fasting laboratory tests including but not limited to renal function, haemoglobin, lipid profile, glucose and CRP were performed the same day. Blood pressure and anthropomorphic indices were measured. Endothelial function was assessed by brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD and hyperaemic velocity time integral [VTI]). Out of the 56 subjects approached, 44 completed...Continue Reading
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