Open AccessTrajectory of Change in Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Malaysian Population
Author(s) -
Katijjahbe Mohd Ali,
Katijjahbe Mohd Ali,
S M Tayyebi Sani,
Muhammad Ishamuddin Ismail,
Hairulfaizi Haron,
Fahmi Pramaditto Azmi,
Mohamad Arif Muhammad Nor,
Mohd Ramzisham Abdul Rahman,
Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international medical journal malaysia/iium medical journal malaysia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.139
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 2735-2285
pISSN - 1823-4631
DOI - 10.31436/imjm.v20i3.1554
Subject(s) - medicine , erectile dysfunction , coronary artery bypass surgery , artery , odds ratio , population , cardiology , surgery , environmental health
Despite the advantages of Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), this procedure has been reported to have a significant impact on sexual activity. The study aims to assess the trajectory of change in erectile dysfunction (ED) symptoms following CABG.METHODS: 73 adult male participants were recruited. Participant primary data was measured using the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction (IIEF-5) at three-time points. RESULTS: Severe ED was most prevalent during 6 weeks following-operation (86.3%); however, the proportion of severe ED symptoms reduced after 4 months following-operatively (42.5%). There was a statistically significant difference in ED symptoms between pre-operatively and 6 weeks post- operatively (p < 0.05). Other risk factors for abnormal ED symptoms following CABG, which include normal creatinine clearance, being a smoker, and having moderate to good LV function was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: The present study has demonstrated a high prevalence of ED following CABG and the procedure caused a negative impact on the ED symptoms.