After a Heart Attack: Too Risky to be Frisky?
Coronaries tend to have a "deflating" effect on the libido, but- experts agree – it’s OK to "get excited" about sex after a heart attack!
Warning: SEX causes a rise in heart rate and induces excessive sweating!
Unfortunately – so does a heart attack. Therein lies the problem.
Many post-coronary patients decide to just not indulge in sex rather than risk putting their hearts on the (flat) line again – but, experts agree – these measures are extreme, unnecessary, and only result in further depression and a lowered quality of life!
The heart of the matter is that – in the overwhelming majority of cases – nooky is cardiovascularly healthy!
Sex should be seen simply as a more-pleasant-than-usual light workout – and cardiologists agree that if you can perform the latter – YOU CAN PERFORM!
It just takes a little time. A little patience. A little courage.
And a little heart!
It is only human to fear over-exertion after a heart attack or surgery. It is a terrifying life-changing event that throws ones life upside down, inside out – and often brings one face to face with ones own mortality!
Its important to rememberr that the experts equate the exertion involved with having sex as equal to that of walking up a couple flights of stairs! It’s on the YES list!
“The chance of another heart attack during sex is so low that it’s not worth worrying about” writes Dr. J. E. Muller – author of the study; “Triggering of Cardiac Events by Sexual Activity,” published in the American Journal of Cardiology in 2000. “It’s just not as big a deal as most think.”
Here are a few things to remember…
- Assuming no serious complications – most can safely resume sexual activity just a couple of weeks after a heart attack. Surgery will extend the time-frame only a few more weeks. Your Doctor will let you know!
- Proceed gradually but with no fear.
- Wait a few hours after eating so the heart is not otherwise engaged in aiding and abetting the digestive process.
- Erectile dysfunction drugs do not mix well with nitroglycerin.
- Beta blockers can cause sexual dysfunction and depression in both sexes.
- Certain high risk patients should refrain from sex until the Doctor gives them the OK!
- STOP! If there is chest pain or shortness or breath – NOT heavy breathing!
Life is for living!
Don’t let fear get in the way of living it!
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LoveDoctor | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
This is very good information. well-written and humorous at the same time. It’s important to not let fear get in the way of a good nooky.
PHILLY DREAMER | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
I bow down to your greatness with coming up with titles. LOL I can\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’t believe you got me to click on a health article.
Emancipation | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
Gave me chest pain just thinking of sex! hehe.
ImKarn23 | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
yes, Phil – but – did you read it? There’ll be a test later…lol
rubysexy | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
Nice articles.
dazzlejazz | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
Apparently whiskey makes you frisky…but brandy should be avoided after a heart attack
Have you had your exercise today??
pogi253 | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
yup better watch your health
Sweety | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
Some key points here. Liked it!
mdrkarim7 | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
Good article to read about.
morningstar1 | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
sorry, for who is not allowed by the doctor doing sex …
SydneyJ | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
Very interesting.
SydneyJ | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
Very interesting.
SydneyJ | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
Very interesting.
SydneyJ | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
Very intesting.
Lucky Star | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
very good information.
indianwriting | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
must be a relief(that it’s safe!!!) to the affected party
KittyK | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
Oh to be frisky…
iva75cpb | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
Very good presentation of the problem and sex-heart problems relations.
BruceW | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
And if the worst happens, well what a way to go!
Rosettaartist1 | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
Some great comments there ha ha. Good one.
Martin Kloess | Jan 22, 2012 | Reply
funny. KGO was talking about this. funny no spooky.
ImKarn23 | Jan 23, 2012 | Reply
Love the commentary, friends! Keep it up! Excuse the pun!
ogee77 | Jan 23, 2012 | Reply
We ought to be wary of this dangerous disease. Helpful article!
Kristie Claar | Jan 23, 2012 | Reply
great article
sheilanewton | Jan 23, 2012 | Reply
Fabulous article. And what a very clever title. Love it.
Nightsleeper | Jan 24, 2012 | Reply
Wow just 2 weeks after a heart attack? That would be scary. Dying during sex isn’t unheard of. I wrote an article about heart attack prevention too. Hope it is ok to share it here since it is relevant and might help someone. http://factoidz.com/heart-attack-who-is-at-risk/
Lisa Marie Mottert | Jan 24, 2012 | Reply
Good article…
Thanks for the share!
thestickman | Jan 24, 2012 | Reply
A good hard sneeze exerts more strain upon the heart and bloodpressure than sex, btw…
hedgetrimmer | Jan 25, 2012 | Reply
What a great title, and actually a rather entertaining article!
vladimire popovski | Jan 25, 2012 | Reply
Very nice post. I love it.
Zoe Hillson | Jan 25, 2012 | Reply
Very good article and well written with useful information. Thanks for sharing.
aheed411 | Jan 26, 2012 | Reply
Great work
CHIPMUNK | Jan 26, 2012 | Reply
a well thought of article thanks
mphsglo | Jan 26, 2012 | Reply
Very good information.
gahazeleyes | Jan 26, 2012 | Reply
Very informative. Thanks
AWritingSighting | Jan 28, 2012 | Reply
So am I to understand that a Hard attack after a Heart attack is nothing to worry about?
Trey Ufford | Jun 10, 2012 | Reply
Certainly l’une des caractéristiques de plusieurs qui font de la sneaker réel si populaire peut être sa polyvalence et aussi la vaste gamme de modèles différents. La seule marque continue à être encouragée par les joueurs et les superstars de chaque marche impliquant mode de vie. Ils peuvent être enfilé tout en jouant une balle de golf, le soccer, la course ou peut-être juste pour les actions par jour à peu près tous.