The Value of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Erectile Dysfunction

A Prospective, Randomized Study of Enhanced External Counterpulsation for Patients With Erectile Dysfunction

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) in patients with erectile dysfunction

Patients with erectile dysfunction will be randomized into two groups: EECP intervention or not. Erectile function, hemodynamic parameters, vascular endothelial function will be measured and compared.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. men over 18 years old;
2. provide signed informed consent;
3. existence of erectile dysfunction
4. agree not to use any other erectile dysfunction treatment at least one month;

Exclusion Criteria:

1. history of long drug abuse;
2. pelvic, spine, brain trauma or surgery;
3. endocrine, liver, lung, kidney disease, malignancies, hematological disorders;
4. abnormal urogenital status, such as small testicle (<2cm), penile plaques;