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.

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