Predicting heart disease risk in young male veterans with erectile dysfunction

Who could benefit from this research

What this research studies

You and other veterans with erectile dysfunction would have your VA health records and genetic data reviewed to see how other medical conditions group together with ED. Researchers will group men with ED into subtypes based on other health problems using clustering of big data from the Million Veterans Program. They will use genetic studies and polygenic risk scores, plus Mendelian randomization methods, to explore whether traits like diabetes or depression help cause both ED and heart disease. The goal is to build a genetics-informed tool to better predict who needs stronger heart-protecting care.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• VA San Diego Healthcare System
  San Diego, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Patel, Darshan Prahlad — VA San Diego Healthcare System
• Study coordinator: Patel, Darshan Prahlad

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About this research

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