The association between CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score and erectile dysfunction: a cross-sectional study

PURPOSE: This study aims to assess the association between CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score and erectile dysfunction in patients who were admitted to cardiology outpatient clinics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred and two male patients who were admitted to the cardiology outpatient clinic were included to the study. Erectile dysfunction was evaluated in the urology outpatient clinic in the same hospital and scored using Turkish Version of The International Index of Erectile Function. CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score was calculated for every patient using the current associated guidelines. RESULTS: There was a negative correlation between The International Index of Erectile Function score and CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score, age, hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, stroke respectively. Smoking and dislipidemia were not correlated with The International Index of Erectile Function score (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score can be used to detect Erectile dysfunction in patients who are admitted to the cardiology outpatient clinics.