Is There A Relationship Between Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Disease? I Am 42 Years Old.

The arteries in the penis have a smaller diameter than the arteries in your heart, so it is not unusual for the first indications of atherosclerosis to appear in the penis with Erectile Dysfunction. To take the next step to find out the status of your heart, you can find a place (or speak with your doctor) and get a CT Calcium scoring of your heart. All men of your age with a standard American Diet almost certainly have atherosclerosis. This test tells you the status of your coronary arteries and what your coronary artery age is compared with others of your age. I tell people that the first sign of heart disease is death in 70% of people, but these men all have Erectile Dysfunction, which is a much earlier sign.  The same is true for women if they have significant atherosclerosis. These women find that they have less sensitivity with their clitoris and less vaginal secretions when they have significant pelvic atherosclerosis. They, too, should get a CT Calcium scoring of their heart to find out if they have generalized atherosclerosis.