Table 1 Definitions of study parameters and ICPC codes
Study parameter | ICPC code and definition |
|---|---|
Lower urinary tract symptoms | U02: frequency, U05: other voiding symptoms, U07: other symptoms, U13: other symptoms bladder, U29: other symptoms urinary tract, Y06: symptoms prostate, Y85: benign prostate hypertrophy |
Erectile dysfunction | Y07: symptoms sexual potential |
Cardiovascular diseases | K74: angina pectoris, K75: acute myocardial infarction, K76: other chronic ischaemic heart disease, K89: transient ischaemic attaque, K90: cerebrovascular accident |
Cardiovascular risk factors | K86: hypertension without organ damage, K87: hypertension with organ damage, T82 obesity Quetelet Index > 30, T83: obesity QI < 30, P17: smoking, P15: chronic alcohol abuse, T93: dislilpydemia |
Medication | LUTS medication: selective a-1 receptor blockers, 5a1-reductase inhibitors |
Antipsychotics | |
Opiates | |
Antidiabetics: oral and insulin therapy | |
Antihypertensives: ACE inhibitors, AII receptor blockers, B-blockers, Calcium antagonists, diuretics | |
Cholesterol reducing drugs | |
Anti Impotence pills | |
Parkinson medication | |
Tricyclic antidepressants | |
Anticoagulant drugs |