Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Men with Heart Failure Can Still Have Sex

Many people with chronic heart failure worry that having sex will place too great a strain on the heart. XLPharmacy learned tht the researchers analyzed studies showing the impact of sexual activity on heart rate, blood pressure and respiratory rates, which typically increase during sexual activity and found the peak heart rate during intercourse was lower than heart rates measured during normal daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs slowly or vacuuming. However, many with heart failure also have erectile dysfunction and the authors reviewed results from a variety of studies in which male patients with congestive heart failure took Sildenafil, or Viagra, and found the medications for both conditions can be safely and effectively treated, provided patients are appropriately screened before therapy.

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