2015
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1549111
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Abstract: Combined physical and emotional stress during sexual intercourse seems to present a meaningful promoter effect for acute aortic dissections, especially in younger males, but not in females. Despite self-evidence of this phenomenon, frequency of this sensitive issue appears to be surprisingly high.

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“…Blood pressure and heart rate can have mild-to-moderate changes during sexual activity with a peak at the beginning of pleasure and drop off 10 minutes after orgasm [ 14 ]. This activity will maximize the cardiovascular demand promoting and potentially leading to coronary artery dissection in males [ 15 , 16 ]. SCAD triggered by sexual intercourse is extremely rare.…”
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“…Blood pressure and heart rate can have mild-to-moderate changes during sexual activity with a peak at the beginning of pleasure and drop off 10 minutes after orgasm [ 14 ]. This activity will maximize the cardiovascular demand promoting and potentially leading to coronary artery dissection in males [ 15 , 16 ]. SCAD triggered by sexual intercourse is extremely rare.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%