title: [Sexuality and cardiopathies].
abstract: Every year, nearly 2.5 million Canadians are struck down by a heart attack. For many, the road to recovery is paved with great anxiety. This can take a number of forms, affecting career plans, physical activities, marital harmony and, worst of all, the couple's sex life. The author attempts to show how counselling by a qualified sexologist can make the difference by restoring the patient's sexuality. The article is part of a study conducted among more than 25 nurses at the Montreal Institute of Cardiology. A mini-review of the literature is presented, as well as the methodology used. The study revealed a clear need for more and better information on sexual relations following a heart attack.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Labrie
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Lafond
mesh_terms: D005239:Fear; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D012731:Sex Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D012725:Sexual Behavior
vernacular_title: Sexualité et cardiopathies.