Modern concepts of the relationship between obesity and erectile dysfunction in patients with arterial hypertension

In this article, we will consider the main modern concepts of obesity, as well as the definition, severity, prevalence and its pathogenetic features. The review will present various methods for diagnosing obesity, including laboratory diagnostics and visualization methods. The role of biomarkers of adipose tissue in the diagnosis of obesity will be considered. The advantages and disadvantages of various visualization methods for diagnosing obesity will be described in detail. Also in the article epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis of erectile dysfunction will be described, diagnostic possibilities depending on the etiological factors of this pathology will be considered. Details of the relationship between erectile dysfunction and obesity in patients with arterial hypertension will be given. In this review a cascade of hormonal and metabolic disorders, leading to the formation of a vicious circle in patients with obesity erectile and dysfunction will be considered. The data of the results of both international and domestic research are given. In conclusion, erectile dysfunction is presented as an independent predictor of cardiovascular disasters.