Table 2.
Values of target organ damage markers according to ED
| ED+ (n = 86) | ED− (n = 82) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney dysfunction (eGFR <60) | 5.8 (5) | 0 | 0.081 |
| ACR ≥3 | 1.16 (1) | 0 | 0.545 |
| Plaques in carotid arteries (total score) | 45.34 (39) | 39.03 (32) | 0.306 |
| ABI <0.9 | 4.65 (4) | 3.65 (3) | 0.586 |
| LVH ≥115 g/m2 | 29.01 (29) | 15.85 (13) | 0.022 |
| Diastolic dysfunction | 21 (18) | 23.2 (19) | 0.431 |
Data are presented as % (n). ED+, with erectile dysfunction; ED–, control group without erectile dysfunction; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; ACR, albumin to creatinine ratio; ABI, ankle brachial index; LVH, left ventriclular hypertrophy.