Sudden cardiac arrest due to sexual intercourse is unlikely to occur

Published On 2022-01-17 09:36 GMT | Update On 2022-01-17 09:36 GMT

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Sudden cardiac arrest is a severe pathology that is 90% fatal in individuals, Sudden cardiac death (SCD) occur in various circumstances, including physical exercise and sexual intercourse. A recent study published in the JAMA Cardiology reported sexual intercourse is unlikely to cause sudden cardiac arrest in the young.

A forensic study found that 0.2% of natural deaths that underwent autopsy were associated with sexual activity and predominantly involved middle-aged men. Using data from a large specialist cardiac pathology unit, we aimed to assess the proportion of SCDs associated with sexual activity and to describe the characteristics of this cohort and underlying causes of death.

Thus, the researchers concluded that these findings provide some reassurance that engaging in sexual activity is relatively safe in patients with a cardiac condition, especially in younger (aged <50 years) individuals.

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Dr. Nandita Mohan

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Sudden cardiac arrest due to sexual intercourse is unlikely to occur

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