3min chapter

Inside Health cover image

Fewer periods, The link between erectile dysfunction and the heart

Inside Health

CHAPTER

Can Erectile Dysfunction Really Be a Warning Signal to Prevent a Heart Attack?

There's more that links these two important organs than just love. Erections rely on an increase in blood flow. Nitric oxide is a powerful dilator of blood vessels. Viagra was famously developed as a cardiac medication, as an anti angina tablet. It wasn't particularly effective, but trial participants noticed a strange side effect,. leading fize to completely change direction with the drug and earn billions.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode