Effects of short-term moderate exercise training on sexual function in male patients with chronic stable heart failure

Belardinelli, Romualdo; Lacalaprice, Francesca; Faccenda, Ernesto; Purcaro, A; Perna, Gianpiero

doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2004.05.020

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“…Exercise training improves quality of life 56 in heart failure patients and may favorably impact their sexual activity. 57 Heart failure patients who experience shortness of breath or fatigue during sexual activity can be advised to use a semireclining or "on-bottom" position during coitus, which decreases the level of physical exertion, and to rest if dyspnea occurs. 58 The safety of sexual activity can reasonably be assumed to be related to the symptomatic severity of heart failure (ie, NYHA class) and whether or not the patient is decompensated (eg, volume overloaded).…”

Section: Post-cabg and Noncoronary Open Heart Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexual Activity and Cardiovascular Disease

Levine¹,

Steinke²,

Bakaeen³

et al. 2012

Circulation

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Section: Post-cabg and Noncoronary Open Heart Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexual Activity and Cardiovascular Disease

Levine¹,

Steinke²,

Bakaeen³

et al. 2012

Circulation

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“…Clinical studies have shown that the majority of individuals with chronic heart disease have low functional capacity (Bocalini et al, 2008;Arena et al, 2007;Belardinelli et al, 2005Belardinelli et al, , 1997. Heart failure is characterised by the inability to increase oxygen supply adequately to skeletal muscles (Belardinelli et al, 1997).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…shown that long term moderate exercise improves the functional capacity and quality of life in these individuals (Bocalini et al, 2008;Belardinelli et al, 2005;Belardinelli et al, 1997). Bocalini et al (2008) studied the effects of a 6 month training program in patients with HF (n=42).…”

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The functional fitness capacity of adults with Down syndrome in South Africa

Terblanche

Boer

2012

J intellect Disabil Res

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Background It is well established that there is a relationship between physical inactivity and increased risk for diseases of lifestyle. Persons with Down syndrome (DS) are especially at risk because of physical and health impairments, as well as perceived and real barriers to participation in exercise. The purpose of the study was to establish the functional fitness capacity and predictors of performance of DS adults. Methods Data were collected at various intellectual disability centres and private homes in seven provinces of South Africa. Three hundred and seventy‐one DS individuals (199 men and 172 women) from 18 to 66 years were tested for balance, flexibility, coordination, muscular strength and endurance, aerobic capacity and functional ability. Data were categorised according to gender and age groups (18–25, 26–35, 36–45, and >45 years). Multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between the functional task and physical test items. Results Down syndrome men performed significantly better on all but two tests compared with the women (P < 0.05). DS women performed better on the sit‐and‐reach flexibility item and the chair stand test; however, differences were not statistically significant from the men. Significant differences across age groups were observed for nine of the 13 functional fitness tests (P < 0.05). Muscular strength items, especially leg strength, significantly predicted functional performance in DS men and women. Aerobic capacity only predicted functional performance in DS men and sit‐and‐reach flexibility and dynamic balance only in DS women. Conclusions Findings of this study provide important information on the functional capacity of DS adults and show which physical attributes contribute to functional performance. Consequently appropriate training programmes can be tailored for this population whom is known to have poor functional fitness.

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“…Exercise training causes various intensity effects, which include a positive effect on erection quality in men with ischemic heart disease (IHD; Belardinelli, Lacalaprice, Faccenda, Purcaro, & Perna, 2005;Kalka et al, 2013).…”

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Effect of Endurance Cardiovascular Training Intensity on Erectile Dysfunction Severity in Men With Ischemic Heart Disease

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The protective effect of physical activity on arteries is not limited to coronary vessels, but extends to the whole arterial system, including arteries, in which endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerotic changes are one of the key factors affecting erectile dysfunction development. The objective of this study was to report whether the endurance training intensity and training-induced chronotropic response are linked with a change in erectile dysfunction intensity in men with ischemic heart disease. A total of 150 men treated for ischemic heart disease, who suffered from erectile dysfunction, were analyzed. The study group consisted of 115 patients who were subjected to a cardiac rehabilitation program. The control group consisted of 35 patients who were not subjected to any cardiac rehabilitation. An IIEF-5 (International Index of Erectile Function) questionnaire was used for determining erectile dysfunction before and after cardiac rehabilitation. Cardiac training intensity was objectified by parameters describing work of endurance training. The mean initial intensity of erectile dysfunction in the study group was 12.46 ± 6.01 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 11.35-13.57). Final erectile dysfunction intensity (EDI) assessed after the cardiac rehabilitation program in the study group was 14.35 ± 6.88 (95% CI = 13.08-15.62), and it was statistically significantly greater from initial EDI. Mean final training work was statistically significantly greater than mean initial training work. From among the parameters describing training work, none were related significantly to reduction of EDI. In conclusion, cardiac rehabilitation program-induced improvement in erection severity is not correlated with endurance training intensity. Chronotropic response during exercise may be used for initial assessment of change in cardiac rehabilitation program-induced erection severity.

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Effects of short-term moderate exercise training on sexual function in male patients with chronic stable heart failure

Cited by 73 publications

References 44 publications

Sexual Activity and Cardiovascular Disease

Sexual Activity and Cardiovascular Disease

The functional fitness capacity of adults with Down syndrome in South Africa

Effect of Endurance Cardiovascular Training Intensity on Erectile Dysfunction Severity in Men With Ischemic Heart Disease

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