Viagra has been shown to be beneficial for men's heart health

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Scientists tried to understand how Viagra affects the state of the cardiovascular system and overall mortality in men.

The active ingredient in Viagra is sildenafil. Its effect on erectile function was discovered by chance. The drug was originally synthesized in search of a means to improve blood flow in the myocardium, treating angina and coronary heart disease.

However, it turned out that its effect on cardiac blood flow is minimal, but the drug helps improve blood flow in the penis.

A new study showed that the risk of serious adverse cardiac events was 13% lower in men exposed to a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, the main component of Viagra. In addition, the overall mortality rate was 25% lower in such men.