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Ignacio G Dávolos1,2,3, Walter Masson3,4, Augusto M Lavalle-Cobo3,5
1Servicio Cardiología, Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Background:
Patients with coronary heart disease and their families often face numerous changes in their lives. Recommendations on sexual activity (SA) should be included in the management of these patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate the degree of knowledge and professional attitude regarding the patient's SA.
Objective:
A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was carried out. The data were obtained from a structured, virtual and anonymous survey that was carried out among cardiologists.
Results:
Three hundred forty-five surveys were analyzed. In total, 63.8% considered sexual dysfunction as a cardiovascular risk marker. Likewise, 68.1% considered it relevant or very relevant to ask patients about SA. Regarding counseling, it is believed that it should be initiated primarily by the cardiologist. A more active attitude regarding the re-initiation of SA after a cardiovascular event, a greater interest in SA training, more testosterone orders and more indications of phosphodiesterase inhibitors were observed in professionals older than 60 years and male compared to younger or female physicians, respectively.
Conclusions:
This study showed that the degree of knowledge of the patients about the aspects related to SA was poor. Given the relevance of the topic, we consider it important to strengthen medical education in all areas.
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