Heart Beat: Bypass surgery no barrier to sexual satisfaction
Heart Beat
Most men and women can safely have sex after a heart attack, bypass surgery, or angioplasty. Many doctors aren't comfortable bringing up the subject of sex with their patients. That means if you want information, you'll probably have to initiate the discussion. If your doctor doesn't answer your questions, or evades the issue, ask for a referral to a clinician with expertise in this area.
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