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sex after MI - blood - ArchivalUser - 12-02-2011
when to resume or do we need to do stress test prior to sexual activity?
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-02-2011
uw says that post mi pts can resume sex after 2 wks. but if post cabg/pci its 6 wks.
any change?
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-02-2011
do we need to do strees test before that?
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-02-2011
m not sure but i dont think so... remember reading that sexual activity does not raise the hearts exertion as to cause ischemia... mm not sure ... ll search.
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-02-2011
resume immediately after.. you dont specifically need to do stress test. once the patient is out of the hosp he/she can resume sex.
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-02-2011
dumanu - can u say the source? contradictg uw....
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-03-2011
This is something I came across in real world medicine practice in the US. If uw says otherwise kindly follow it for the exam n post it here so that all can benefit
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-04-2011
after mi no sex for 4-6 weeks
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-04-2011
Uptodate:
"In the first two weeks after an uncomplicated heart attack, most people are at high risk of heart-related problems during sex."
So for MI......... it should be safe after 2 weeks. Johns Hopkins med alerts say 3 weeks.
For CABG......... safe after 6 weeks
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-05-2011
thanks joe, just one doubt... wat abt pci? 2 wks or 6wks?