Experts Reveal: Connection Between Sex And Cardiac Arrest
- 07-Jul-2022
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New Delhi: It’s unfortunate but a fact that heart attack has been claiming young lives more than ever nowadays. This worrying trend is difficult to ignore because heart attacks were primarily a problem faced by the older generation a few years ago. It was a disease that rarely affected anyone less than 40yrs – now, one in five patients suffering from heart attacks is below 40!
Add to the above fact that suffering from a heart attack in your 20s or early 30s is more common now. A shocking incident where a Nagpur man dies of cardiac arrest while having sex with his partner recently has raised serious concern and queries in society, about the interrelation between a heart attack and sex.
Is sex a risk factor for heart attack?
Dr Gupta said, Sex or physical intimacy is a natural act, a kind of aerobic physical activity. It’s not a risk factor for heart attack for persons with a healthy heart and most of the population in general.
Is sex dangerous for those having heart issues?
‘Sexual activity does increase your heart rate,’ said the cardiologist. However, people with stable heart conditions should not worry about it.
What’s the rate of incidence of a heart attack during sex?
As per Dr Gupta, the possibility of having a heart attack during sexual activity is exceedingly low. For every 10,000 people who have sex once a week, only 2 to 3 will experience a heart attack.
Are there any heart benefits of sex?
In Dr Gupta’s words, ‘sexual activity should not scare you away’ as ‘sex may benefit your heart health.’
‘Men who have sex at least twice a week and women who report having a satisfying sex life are less likely to have a heart attack’ confirmed Dr Gupta.
However, here is a word of caution. Watch out for these common symptoms of heart attack, and if it matches something you are currently experiencing do not delay in booking an appointment with the doctor
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Pain in arm, neck, and shoulder
- Nausea
- Profuse Sweating
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
