News
5 Feb, 2006
Viagra may treat 'cold hands' syndrome
Study: Erectile dysfunction drug relieves symptoms of Raynaud's
MEDPAGE TODAY
Little Blue Pill May Put Brakes on Some Heart Disease
Many men use Viagra (sildenafil) to speed up their sex lives. Now it
seems that if some research pans out the little blue pill may also wind
up slowing down some forms of heart disease.
NEW YORK - Viagra (sildenafil) relieves the symptoms and improves
the circulation of patients with Raynaud's phenomenon that does no
response to conventional therapy, German investigators report. In
patients with ulcers on their fingers or toes, the treatment leads to
healing.
Viagra, developed to treat of male erectile dysfunction, is a
phosphodiesterase (PDE)-5 inhibitor that affects very small blood
vessels. Studies have shown it improves circulation in other
conditions, such as coronary artery disease.
Raynaud's phenomenon is characterized by spasms in the small blood
vessels of the hands and feet in response to cold or stress, resulting
in poor circulation and pain. The disorder can also lead to ulceration
or tissue death in the toes and fingers.
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