Sexual dysfunction common in people with coronary heart disease, but few cardiovascular changes actually occur during sexual activity

Commentary on: Bispo GS, de Lima Lopes J, de Barros AL. Cardiovascular changes resulting from sexual activity and sexual dysfunction after myocardial infarction: integrative review. J Clin Nurs 2013;22:3522–31. Implications for practice and research Risk of myocardial infarction (MI) or arrhythmia with sexual activity is low, despite anxieties expressed by patients. Sexual counselling is needed to assist patients who wish to be sexually active and maintain the quality of their sex life. Further research is needed to identify the most efficacious sexual counselling interventions. Context Patients with post-MI often report physical and psychological concerns related to sexual activity.1 Anxiety stems from fear of MI or presumed risks, while physical concerns often result from sexual problems, sexual dysfunction and changes in sexual activity.1–3 Bispo and colleagues conducted an evidence-based review that analysed the risks associated...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Adult nursing, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Stroke, Hypertension, Ischaemic heart disease, Sexual and gender disorders, Internet, Arrhythmias, Health education, Smoking, Tobacco use Source Type: research