Family Practice News reports that 40% of 50 y.o. men who came to their family doctors for an unrelated medical problem had significant symptoms of erectile dysfunction. Upon testing many ofthose had peripheral artery disease (PAD) in their legs, even though they had no other symptoms. Most did have at least one other risk factor (hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension or smoking). PAD is often missed until symptoms are severe. It should be treated early and aggressively to avoid surgical procedures in the extremities as well as coexisting heart attacks. In addition to risk factor reduction and exercise, some studies indicate that chelation therapy can be very effective to treat these problems.
See Family Practice News (click here) December 15 issue, p.7 and International College of Integrative Medicine (click here)
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