The effects that endothelial and vascular dysfunction resulting from cardiometabolic disorders have on sexual dysfunction in men, specifically erectile dysfunction, will be examined in a multipart series.

The series discusses the common features of cardiometabolic disorders and erectile dysfunction and the role that urologists play in diagnosing and helping to prevent cardiovascular disease associated with diabetes, lipid disorders, obesity, and hypertension.

Available now is “Research links cardiometabolic disorders, urologic disease;” as research finds more associations between cardiometabolic disorders and urologic disease, urologists are well positioned to detect risk factors in their patients, particularly older men.

Audio interviews, “Cardiometabolic Disorders and ED,” and “Cardiometabolic Disorders on Urologists' Front Porch” accompany the editorial coverage, and a blog post, “Cardiometabolic Disorders: Do They Matter?” discusses the importance of recognizing cardiometabolic disorders.

In “New research links LUTS, cardiometabolic disorders,” the association between cardiometabolic disorders and moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract symptoms is discussed. Look for a forthcoming article on the association between cardiometabolic disorders a decreased risk of incident prostate cancer is explored.

For an overview of cardiometabolic disorders plus a complete list of related articles in the series, read “Cardiometabolic Disorders & Weight: Action for Outcomes.”

SERIES CONTENT

Cardiometabolic Disorders: Do They Matter?

Cardiometabolic disorders and ED
Dr. Daniel H. Williams IV and Dr. Ajay Nangia discuss cardiometabolic disorders and urologic disease in aging men with Urology Times’ Ben Saylor

Cardiometabolic Disorders on Urologists' Front Porch
Cardiometabolic disorders and urologic disease represent a "perfect storm" of ailments, according to Dr. Kevin McVary, Associate Professor of Urology, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.

New research links LUTS, cardiometabolic disorders
Data indicate that even patients with mild urinary tract symptoms are at increased risk.

Research links cardiometabolic disorders, urologic disease
As research reveals more associations between cardiometabolic disorders and urologic disease, experts are emphasizing the importance of the urologist in detecting cardiometabolic risk factors in patients.