Diagnosis

• The penile brachial index is taken
• The storage ability of the penis is gauged
• An ultrasound of the penile arteries is performed
• An x-ray of the erect penis is taken

Unfortunately, this test and other similar imaging techniques used to determine blood flow in the penis are currently not very effective or accurate in diagnosing and determining treatment.

Duplex Doppler Ultrasound. An ultrasound technique called duplex Doppler ultrasound may be useful alone or with sildenafil (Viagra) in determining the severity of condition and also to determine impaired blood flow through the arteries.