Ep. 247 Cardiology-Urology Collaboration: Managing Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Health with Dr. Dapo Iluyomade

Is your patient’s sexual dysfunction an early indicator of serious cardiovascular disease? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman teams up with preventative cardiologist Dr. Dapo Iluyomade to discuss the relationship between erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular disease, and the holistic approach needed to prevent both of these chronic conditions from worsening. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Iluyomade shares his preventive cardiology workup, the significance of lipid panels, and advanced diagnostics. They also explore the effects of common cardiovascular medications like beta blockers on sexual health and address common concerns related to testosterone and hormone therapies in both men and women. The conversation underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between urology and cardiology for optimal outcomes in patients with sexual dysfunction. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction01:52 - The Intersection of Cardiology and Urology03:43 - Understanding Preventive Cardiology07:56 - Patient Risk Stratification and Workup16:35 - Cardiovascular Health in Women20:07 - Testosterone Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk26:39 - Hormone Replacement Therapy in Men and Women36:09 - Beta Blockers and Sexual Dysfunction42:36 - Diuretics and Sexual Health48:57 - A Message to Urologists from a Cardiologist --- RESOURCESTRAVERSE Trial Results: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2215025