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Sexual Activity After Myocardial Revascularization Surgery
Ignacio Dávolos1, Enrique González Naya2, Maya Marini Marcilla3
1Cardiologist, MTSAC. Cardiovascular Rehabilitation at Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín and Sanatorio Juncal, Exercise Cardiology Council of the Argentine Society of Cardiology; Corresponding author: Ignacio Dávolos, Cardiology Division at Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Abstract:
After a cardiovascular event, patients and their families often face numerous changes in their lives. Poorly addressing physical and psychological challenges can lead to an impaired quality of life. Sexuality is an important quality of life aspect to many patients and couples who can be negatively affected by a cardiovascular event. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. Time to resume sexual activity after myocardial revascularization surgery is a gap in cardiologic practice. We know from literature that coronary patients have decreased sexual activity. There are barriers from the medical environment such as lack of knowledge, confidence and training, and many others that arise from the patient's perspective, which do not allow generating a space to address sexual problems. This review aims to familiarize and update cardiologists, providing knowledge and resources to face the impact of myocardial revascularization surgery on the quality of sexual life, promoting multidisciplinary management among doctors and other health professionals.
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