Heart implant patients' fears about shock leads to sexual dysfunction
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 11:00
in Health & Medicine
Adults with congenital heart disease and implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) often have a high level of fear and anxiety about the device delivering a shock during sex resulting in sexual performance problems, according to research (Abstract 14165) presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011.