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Priapism Fresco in Pompeii depicting Priapus Pronunciation / ˈ p r aɪ . ə ˌ p ɪ z əm / Specialty Urology, emergency medicine Symptoms Penis remains erect for hours Complications Permanent scarring of the penis Types Ischemic (low-flow), nonischemic (high-flow), recurrent ischemic (intermittent) Causes Sickle cell disease, antipsychotics, SSRIs, blood thinners, cocaine, trauma Treatment Ischemic : Removal of blood from the corpus cavernosum with a needle Non-ischemic : Cold packs and compression Frequency 1 in 60,000 males per year Priapism is a condition in which a penis remains erect for hours in the absence of stimulation or after stimulation has ended. There are three types: ischemic (low-flow), nonischemic (high-flow), and recurrent ischemic (intermittent). Most cases are ischemic. Ischemic priapism is generally painful while nonischemic priapism is not. In ischemic priapism, most of the penis is hard; however, the glans penis is not. In nonischemic priapis...

Atherosclerosis Other names Arteriosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD) Illustration depicting atherosclerosis in a coronary artery Specialty Cardiology, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology Symptoms None Complications Coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, kidney problems, heart disease Usual onset Youth (worsens with age) Causes Accumulation of saturated fats, smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes Risk factors High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, family history, unhealthy diet (notably trans fat and hydrogenated oils), chronic Vitamin C deficiency Prevention Healthy diet, exercise, not smoking, maintaining a normal weight Medication Statins, blood pressure medication, aspirin Frequency ≈100% (>65 years old) Atherosclerosis  is a pattern of the disease arteriosclerosis, characterized by development of abno...