A Red Flag for Heart Disease
Posted on: Sunday, 15 January 2006, 21:00 CST
IN one of our previous articles we highlighted the fact that erectile dysfunction (ED) can be the underlying cause for various ailments, and this includes heart disease.
Heart or cardiovascular disease can involve atherosclerosis, which is a narrowing of small blood vessels. Changes may be confined to blood vessels of the heart, reducing the blood supply for the pumping heart. Atherosclerotic changes of small blood vessels can also occur in the legs, causing pain during walking or exercise. If blood flow to the penis is affected, problems with erection may occur.
Men who have any kind of heart condition often mistakenly think that their sex lives are over. That is not true. Anyone managing a heart condition needs to talk to their doctors about their condition and how to still enjoy intimacy.
The doctor may be able to advise on alternative ways of being loving and intimate with your partner.
If you have experienced a heart attack, you and your spouse may fear sex will put too much stress on your heart. Research has shown that patients after a heart attack benefit from enrolling into a cardiovascular rehabilitation programme.
The best way to prevent heart disease is to live a healthy lifestyle. Avoid smoking, eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise. If you have any signs of heart disease such as chest pain (angina), see your doctor right away.
The discovery of oral medication for erectile dysfunction (ED) also provides hope to heart disease sufferers with this condition. However, the medication must be carefully administered by your doctor. ED can have psychological or physical causes. Sometimes, ED problems may be resolved after the cause is managed.
Remember, erectile dysfunction does not prevent you from being sexually active and giving to the one you love. Talk to your doctor to explore ways to reclaim your intimacy with your spouse.
Source: Sunday Mail; Kuala Lumpur
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