Abstract
Sexual dysfunction is frequently encountered in hypertensive patients, affecting both patients’ and their partners’ quality of life. Hypertension induces structural and functional alterations in penile vessels, thereby inducing sexual dysfunction. Older antihypertensive drugs, such as beta-blockers and diuretics, exert negative effects on sexual function; newer agents, such as calcium antagonists and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, exert negative effects, while angiotensin receptor blockers and nebivolol might even exert beneficial effects on sexual function. These differences between antihypertensive agents must be taken into account when managing hypertension. The strong association between hypertension and sexual dysfunction and the impact on quality of life require special attention from all doctors and other health-care professionals treating hypertensive patients.
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Viigimaa, M., Doumas, M. (2012). Sexual Function in Untreated and Treated Hypertension. In: Berbari, A., Mancia, G. (eds) Special Issues in Hypertension. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2601-8_29
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