12 Questions
What is the rationale for the combination of oral pharmacotherapy and mechanical fix in the context of erectile dysfunction treatment?
To achieve a more consistent and durable erection with minimal pharmacotherapy
Why was a significant number of patients in the sildenafil group considered to have achieved the successful endpoint in the study by Angulo et al.?
Through nightly administration of sildenafil
What was the primary outcome measure in the study by Angulo et al. when evaluating the effect of sildenafil?
Completion of NPT test
What is one expected future area of interest in the context of oral medications for erectile dysfunction treatment?
Combination with non-pharmacological therapies
Why are vacuum erection devices increasingly used in oral therapy regimens for erectile dysfunction?
To provide neuroprotection
In what patient population were oral sildenafil and tadalafil evaluated in terms of efficacy according to the text?
Patients with progressive renal diabetes mellitus
Which therapy model is suggested by Mather and Steidle for patients who don't respond to oral agents alone?
Combining oral and injectable drugs
What is recommended for patients who are not satisfied with the results of oral agents according to the text?
Trying an oral agent from a different chemical class
What is the reported outcome of men who underwent penile implant surgery but were dissatisfied with the results?
Return to natural erections with injectable therapy
What is a unique form of combination therapy mentioned in the text?
Intracavernous injection therapy
What percentage increase in erectile function score was found when adding a vacuum erection device to sildenafil alone?
20%
Why is it suggested that patients try an oral agent from a different chemical class before giving up on their ED treatment?
Due to the possibility of different etiologies for impotence
Explore the effectiveness of vacuum erection devices in treating erectile dysfunction, as seen in a study by Kukreja et al. Learn about the benefits of combining vacuum erection devices with oral medications like Xiaflex for improved results. Understand why non-invasive treatments are often preferred by patients before considering invasive procedures.
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