Enhanced external counterpulsation in rehabilitation of erectile dysfunction: a narrative literature review
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Enhanced external counterpulsation as a new treatment modality for patients with erectile dysfunction.
Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive treatment modality which can increase arterial blood flow in peripheral and coronary arterial disease. Several studies have demonstrated an increase in the flow of the internal iliacal artery and in carotid and renal perfusion during EECP treatment. We investigated the effect of EECP in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). Thirteen ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Vascular Health and Risk Management
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1178-2048
DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s181708