title: [Sexual activity in cardiac patients].
abstract: The question "extents of sexual activity", especially for a cardiac patient, seems enigmatic for patient himself and his physician. Cardiac patient's prejudice is that limitation of sexual activity is necessary to avoid complications like myocardial infarction. This misconception worsens quality of life of patient which is already limited. In this kind of situations, a physician is supposed to answer lots of questions. Patient's risk status should be interpreted and stratified by further examinations, before deciding to treat. Pharmacological and rehabilitative modalities can be applied when indicated, on the other hand, majority of the patients are classified as low risk status that are assumed to be safe. A routine follow- up is recommended for this kind of patients by 6 months intervals, regardless the patient is under medication or not.
authors.affiliation: drozkartal@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Ozgür
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Kartal
authors.forename: Ersan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tatli
authors.forename: Volkan
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Inal
authors.forename: Levent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Yamanel
mesh_terms: D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010879:Piperazines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011687:Purines; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate; D013450:Sulfones; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D010879:Piperazines; D011687:Purines; D013450:Sulfones; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate