Sexual activity in cardiac patients Kalp hastaliklarinda cinsel aktivite
Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi, cilt.6, sa.3, ss.264-269, 2006 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 6 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2006
- Dergi Adı: Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.264-269
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Erectile dysfunction, Ischemic cardiac disease, Sildenafil citrate, Treatment follow-up
- Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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 worsensquality 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.