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Cardiology-Urology Collaboration: Managing ED & Heart Health

with Dr. Dapo Iluyomade

Is your patient’s sexual dysfunction an early indicator of serious cardiovascular disease? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman teams up with preventative cardiologist Dr. Dapo Iluyomade to discuss the relationship between erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular disease, and the holistic approach needed to prevent both of these chronic conditions from worsening.

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Ep 247 Cardiology-Urology Collaboration: Managing ED & Heart Health with Dr. Dapo Iluyomade

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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, July 15). Ep. 247 – Cardiology-Urology Collaboration: Managing ED & Heart Health [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Dapo Iluyomade

Dr. Dapo Iluyomade is a preventitive cardiologist practicing at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Amy Pearlman

Dr. Amy Pearlman is a urologist and the director of the Men’s Health Program at the University of Iowa.

Synopsis

Dr. Iluyomade shares his preventive cardiology workup, the significance of lipid panels, and advanced diagnostics. They also explore the effects of common cardiovascular medications like beta blockers on sexual health and address common concerns related to testosterone and hormone therapies in both men and women. The conversation underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between urology and cardiology for optimal outcomes in patients with sexual dysfunction.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
01:52 - The Intersection of Cardiology and Urology
03:43 - Understanding Preventive Cardiology
07:56 - Patient Risk Stratification and Workup
16:35 - Cardiovascular Health in Women
20:07 - Testosterone Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk
26:39 - Hormone Replacement Therapy in Men and Women
36:09 - Beta Blockers and Sexual Dysfunction
42:36 - Diuretics and Sexual Health
48:57 - A Message to Urologists from a Cardiologist

Resources

TRAVERSE Trial Results: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2215025

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