Discussing intimacy after a cardiac event can be challenging for both patients and healthcare providers. The Sensuous Heart: guidelines for sex after heart attack or heart surgery (Product # 19E) serves as an essential educational tool to bridge this communication gap. Written specifically for patients recovering from an uncomplicated heart attack, heart surgery, cardiac cath, or angioplasty, this guide helps dispel common fears and misconceptions that sexual activity will place too much stress on a damaged heart.
This comprehensive resource supports your clinical advice by providing patients with safe, medically accurate guidelines delivered with warmth and humor. It thoroughly addresses both the emotional and physical aspects of recovery, guiding couples through overcoming post-event depression, rebuilding confidence through gradual exercise, and understanding the body's changing heart rate during the four phases of sexual activity. Furthermore, it provides practical, everyday advice on safe sexual positions, the effects of eating and alcohol, and crucial warnings regarding medication interactions, such as the severe dangers of combining erectile dysfunction drugs with nitroglycerin.
Authored by Suzanne Cambre, RN, BSHA, a retired cardiology nurse with over 50 years of experience, this booklet is purposefully designed to reduce patient tension, promote healing, and encourage open dialogue with their medical team. Published by Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc., a trusted name in patient education since 1973, The Sensuous Heart is an invaluable addition to any cardiac rehabilitation program or cardiology practice. Equip your patients with the knowledge they need to safely resume the act of loving by integrating this vital resource into your patient education materials today.
