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Erectile Dysfunction and the Heart and Stroke Connection May 5, 2022 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD “There is a very strong link between erectile dysfunction (ED)and heart disease. Having ED is as much a risk factor for heart disease as a history of smoking or a family history of coronary artery disease,” says the Cleveland Clinic. Erectile dysfunction and oral medications October 14, 2016 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Just watch the countless ads on television and you will realize that erectile dysfunction affects millions of Americans. It is caused by many factors — including physical, psychological and lifestyle choices — but oral medical treatments are available. Which treatment is best for you depends on your overall (metabolic) health and medical history. What choices do you have? Erectile dysfunction (ed) and Metabolic Health October 4, 2016 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD When was the last time, first time or have you ever had a discussion about erectile dysfunction? ED or impotence strikes hard at a man’s self-esteem and the symbolic association it has with power and virility. It’s a taboo subject, even more than the discussion of religion or politics in mixed company.