In many societies where a man controls the sexual experience, one is always required to perform well in bed. Men with erectile dysfunction tend to have problems with erection and hence cannot function properly. Thanks to a number of medicines like Viagra that can boost a man’s performance in bed and maintain his ego.
Viagra functions by inhibiting the function of an enzyme called phosphodiesterase 5 in the male genitalia. This enzyme is responsible in the body for the breakdown of a vasodilator component called cyclic guanine mono-phosphate (CGMP).By maintaining this component at high levels in the penile circulation; increases blood flow and erection subsequently.
Over the past 6 years, we have had research on Viagra and some scientist discovered other beneficial effects of using it apart for erectile dysfunction. According to a cardiologist, Dr. Evangelos Michelakis, who speared headed researches on this drug, came to a conclusion that it is beneficial in treatment of right ventricular failure and pulmonary hypertension. This is because of its vasodilator effect allowing smooth flow of blood in such scenarios.
For those who have right heart failure, trying Viagra may be like killing two birds at the same time since heart failure usually results in fall in libido.