Sex and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

A usual question is asked by the patient about the performance of sex. One may lead a fairly normal life in this regard, of course with precautions. However, it depends upon the severity of the lesion of CAD. As a rough guide, following a recovery from a heart attack, if the patient is able to climb one, preferably two full flight of stairs without any feeling of discomfort, he may indulge in coitus. More precisely, the heart rate should not be more than 120 per minute during the period of sex, and the patient should have no pain/discomfort.

To avoid additional stress, sex should be avoided immediately after meals, and even extra-marital sex should be abstained from. If suitable precautions are not taken, or the lesion happens to be more severe, an attack of angina may be precipitated during sex, and one may have to keep a quick-acting coronary dilator i.e. glyceryl trinitrate under the tongue (or chewed). If severe pain occurs during sex, follow the steps of first-aid treatment for heart attacks.

Although rare, an unaware patient may even die in orgasm, i.e. during the climax of a sexual excitement, the so-called coital death. The idea of writing this is only that such type of exertion should be kept in mind by the concerned patient. It is an important step of secondary, or even primary prevention, especially in highrisk cases. In any case, the patient should not feel hesitant to ask any questions in this regard from his physician I family doctor. He should also not feel embarrassed to discuss with his physician, in case he has any problems during the the performance of sex.

From the above account of prevention of CAD, it is evident that both primary and secondary steps of prevention are necessary to keep the fast-increasing cases of CAD under control, thus saving people both from morbidity and mortality.

Author Sites: Home Remedies , Self Help Tips and Natural Skin Care

A Guide to the Causes of Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary Heart Disease- A family history of coronary heart disease- Being a male; males are more prome to CHD- Being over 65 years of age- Diabetes- Smoking- High blood pressure- Poor physical fitness in general- Menopause in women- Infection that causes inflammation of the artery wallCoronary heart disease (CHD), which is also known as coronary ar...

Why the Heart Fails
Heart fails when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively. So, why does this happen? Now, let us look at the various causes of heart failure.The major causes of heart failure, according to cardiologist, are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease.Coronary artery disease is a major heart attack w...

Coronary or Ischaemic Heart Disease
Coronary Heart Disease is also known as atherosclerotic heart disease, coronary artery disease, and ischaemic heart disease. It comes about as the result of atheromatous plaques clogging the arteries that supply the hearts muscle, which is known as the myocardium. The symptoms of coronary heart disease often do not reveal themselves until several d...

Statistics about Heart Disease Discussed Here
According to the statistics about heart disease published in 2006 by the Center for Disease Control, 24.7 million adults have been diagnosed with heart disease. This figure is equivalent to 11.5% of the American adult population.Reversing heart disease may not be possible in all cases, but according to the American Heart Association, most people wi...

What is Heart Disease?
The term heart disease is a very broad term. Problems can arise within the heart muscle, arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle, or the valves within the heart that pump blood in the correct direction. Understanding the differences between each disease of the heart can help with the confusing applications of the term heart disease.Coronary...

Cardiology Heart Disease In Men And Its Prevention
Cardiology Heart Disease ranks second after cancer as the major cause of death in America. For men in general, cardiology heart disease is more likely than women. This is because men apparently, acquire cardiovascular disorders 10 to 15 years earlier than women do. Men are more likely to die at their prime age. Heart-disease-related deaths often co...

Coronary Heart Disease and Atherosclerosis
Although testing can be valuable in detecting existing blockages in your coronary arteries before sudden death, angina pectoris, or a heart attack occurs, ideally you should try to prevent blockages from forming in the first place. This why it is important for you to understand how Atherosclerosis develops, and what factors accelerate it. Even if ...