HEART FAILURE & ED

  I AM SURE EVERYONE IN THE COUNTRY HAS HEARD OF THE PROBLEM ASSOCIATED
  WITH VIAGRA AND PEOPLE TAKING NITRATES FOR HEART FAILURE. BUT THERE ARE
  OTHER TREATMENTS FOR ED AND I WONDER DO THESE POSE A SERIOUS PROBLEM
  FOR PEOPLE WITH HEART PROBLEMS, ESPECIALLLY CAVERJECT,EDMIX ETC.
  
                                       THANKS,
                                       STAN

[CCF Cardio MD - MTR]

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Dear Stan, thank you for your question. Treatments for erectile dysfunction other than viagra should not necessarily pose problems for patients with cardiac disease, but you need to speak to your cardiologist for specific advice regarding your condition and the treatments for ED that you are considering.
I hope you find this information useful.  Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only.  Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.  Good luck.
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