Here is a news article: ANAHEIM, California, Nov. 12, 2017 -- Sexual activity is rarely associated with sudden cardiac arrest, a life-threatening malfunction of the heart's electrical system causing the heart to suddenly stop beating, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. 
  
 To determine whether sexual activity might trigger sudden cardiac arrest, researchers examined records on 4,557 cases of cardiac arrest in adults between 2002 and 2015 in a community in the northwestern United States. 
  
 Researchers found: 
  
 Of the cases examined, 34 cardiac arrests occurred during or within one hour of sexual intercourse. 
  
 Compared with others who had sudden cardiac arrest, people with an arrest associated with sexual intercourse were more likely to be male (94 percent). 
  
 One in 100 cases of cardiac arrest in men was associated with sexual activity, compared with one in 1,000 cases in women. 
  
 Even though sudden cardiac arrest during sexual activity was witnessed by a partner, bystander CPR was performed in only one-third of the cases. 
  
 The presence of heart disease and the use of heart medications was common and similar in both groups. 
  
 These new data may help inform discussions between healthcare providers and patients on the safety of sexual activity. They also highlight the need to educate the public on the importance of bystander CPR for sudden cardiac arrest, irrespective of the circumstances, researchers said. 
  
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 The study was funded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute grants to Dr Sumeet Chugh, the principal investigator. 
  
 Aapo Aro, M.D., first author, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, California. Sumeet Chugh, M.D., senior author, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, California. 
  
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 heart.org and strokeassociation.org ||||| Can having sex cause your heart to suddenly stop beating? A new study suggests that, although this can happen, it's very rare. 
  
 In the study, researchers analyzed information from more than 4,500 people who experienced sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart abruptly stops beating due to problems with the heart's electrical activity. 
  
 Among these cases, less than 1 percent of cardiac arrests occurred during or immediately after sexual activity, the study found. 
  
 The study is the first to examine sexual activity as a potential trigger for sudden cardiac arrest among the general population, the researchers said. The findings were presented today (Nov. 12) at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions meeting in Anaheim, California, and are published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. [Top 10 Amazing Facts About Your Heart] 
  
 "While sudden cardiac arrest is a devastating condition with a high chance of death, the likelihood of this occurring during sexual activity … was extremely low," said Dr. Sumeet Chugh, medical director of the Heart Rhythm Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in Los Angeles and senior author of the study. 
  
 "This is a reassurance that can now be provided to heart disease patients, and will be based on actual data," Chugh told Live Science. 
  
 In the rare instances in which sex was linked with cardiac arrest, almost all of the cases — 94 percent — were in men, the study found: Among men, about 1 in 100 cases of cardiac arrest were linked with sex, compared with just 1 in 1,000 cases among women. 
  
 People who experienced a sudden cardiac arrest during sex tended to be slightly younger, around 60 years old on average, than those who had a sudden cardiac arrest at other times, who were around 65 years old on average. 
  
 But those who had a sudden cardiac arrest during sex were just as likely to have a heart condition or be on heart medication as those who had a sudden cardiac arrest at other times. 
  
 The study also found that, even though sudden cardiac arrest linked with sexual activity was usually witnessed by the person's partner, bystander CPR was performed in only one-third of cases. (Bystander CPR is CPR that is performed by a witness until an ambulance shows up.) These findings highlight the need to educate the public about the importance of CPR for sudden-cardiac-arrest patients, the researchers said. 
  
 "Multiple research studies have shown that CPR performed by bystanders … can improve the chances of survival from cardiac arrest," Chugh said. "It stands to reason that if CPR is learned [and] performed by all sexual partners, there is a good possibility of improving survival." 
  
 Original article on Live Science. ||||| Image copyright Getty Images 
  
 Sudden cardiac arrest is associated with sexual activity far more often in men than women, research suggests. 
  
 But sex is a rare trigger for sudden cardiac arrest. 
  
 Only 34 out of the 4,557 cardiac arrests examined occurred during or within one hour of sexual intercourse and 32 of those affected were men. 
  
 Sumeet Chugh, of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, said his study is the first to evaluate sexual activity as a potential trigger of cardiac arrest. 
  
 The research was presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association. 
  
 A cardiac arrest happens when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. It causes someone to fall unconscious and stop breathing and unless treated with CPR, it is fatal. 
  
 This differs from a heart attack, where blood flow to the heart is blocked. 
  
 It is known that sexual activity can trigger heart attacks, but the link with cardiac arrest was previously unknown. 
  
 Cardiac arrest facts 
  
 Almost 90% of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die 
  
 Every minute without cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation reduces someone's survival chances by 10% 
  
 CPR, especially if performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person's chance of survival 
  
 During CPR, you should push on the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. The beat of the Bees Gees' hit Stayin' Alive is a perfect match for this 
  
 Source: American Heart Association 
  
 Dr Chugh and his colleagues in California examined hospital records on cases of cardiac arrest in adults between 2002 and 2015 in Portland, Oregon. 
  
 Sexual activity was associated in fewer than 1% of the cases. The vast majority were male and were more likely to be middle-aged, African-American and have a history of cardiovascular disease. 
  
 The study also found CPR was performed in only one-third of the cases, despite them being witnessed by a partner. 
  
 Dr Chugh said: "These findings highlight the importance of continued efforts to educate the public on the importance of bystander CPR for sudden cardiac arrest, irrespective of the circumstance." 
  
 He said it shows the need for people to be educated about how to administer CPR. 
  
 Another study presented at the conference showed children as young as six can learn it. 
  
 After a heart attack or surgery, the British Heart Foundation suggests patients should typically wait four to six weeks before resuming sexual activity. |||||
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– Many men with heart disease fear that having sex could kill them, but new research shows the danger is slight. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute reported Sunday at an American Heart Association conference that only one in every 100 cases of sudden cardiac arrest in men occurred after sexual activity. But 94% of those victims had a history of heart disease, NBC News reports. The study, to be published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, was the first to look at whether sexual exertion can trigger a heart attack, notes Live Science. Fear of post-sex heart failure has been bolstered by plot lines on TV shows like Mad Men, but in reality, "the risk is very small," senior author Dr. Sumeet Chugh tells NBC. Chugh's team analyzed 4,557 cardiac arrests that occurred between 2002 and 2015, and found that 34 happened within one hour of sexual intercourse. Sudden cardiac arrest, which killed Tom Petty, takes place when an electrical impulse goes haywire and the heart stops beating. There are often no warning signs. Still, the danger is far greater for men: Only two of the heart attacks studied involved women. The majority of victims were middle-aged and African-American men, per the BBC. But CPR can make a life-or-death difference. CPR was performed in only one-third of cases studied, prompting Chugh to urge the "importance of (teaching) bystander CPR for sudden cardiac arrest, irrespective of the circumstance." Another study found that children as young as 6 can learn CPR, per the BBC. (A boy with an unusual condition went into cardiac arrest after biting into a hot dog.)
Här är en nyhetsartikel: ANAHEIM, California, 12 nov 2017 -- Sexuell aktivitet förknippas sällan med plötsliga hjärtstillestånd, en livshotande funktionsstörning i hjärtats elektriska system som gör att hjärtat plötsligt slutar slå, enligt preliminär forskning som presenterades vid American Heart Associations vetenskapliga sessioner 2017, ett första globalt utbyte av de senaste framstegen inom kardiovaskulär vetenskap för forskare och kliniker. För att avgöra om sexuell aktivitet kan utlösa plötsligt hjärtstopp undersökte forskare rekord på 4 557 fall av hjärtstillestånd hos vuxna mellan 2002 och 2015 i ett samhälle i nordvästra USA. Forskare fann: Av de undersökta fallen inträffade 34 hjärtstillestånd under eller inom en timme efter samlag. Jämfört med andra som fick plötsligt hjärtstillestånd var det mer sannolikt att personer med ett gripande i samband med samlag var manliga (94 procent). Ett av 100 fall av hjärtstillestånd hos män var förknippat med sexuell aktivitet, jämfört med ett av 1000 fall hos kvinnor. Även om plötsligt hjärtstillestånd under sexuell aktivitet bevittnades av en partner, utfördes HLR hos åskådare i endast en tredjedel av fallen. Förekomsten av hjärtsjukdomar och användningen av hjärtmediciner var vanligt förekommande och liknande i båda grupperna. Dessa nya uppgifter kan bidra till att informera läkare och patienter om säkerheten vid sexuell aktivitet. De betonar också behovet av att informera allmänheten om betydelsen av åskådare HLR för plötslig hjärtstillestånd, oavsett omständigheterna, sade forskare. â € ¢ Studien finansierades av National Heart, Lung, och Blood Institute bidrag till Dr Sumeet Chugh, huvudutredaren. Aapo Aro, M.D., förste författare, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, Kalifornien. Sumeet Chugh, M.D., förste författare, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, Kalifornien. Presentation Plats: Population Science Section, Science and Technology Hall Ytterligare resurser: Tillgängliga nedladdningsbara B-rulle, animation och bilder relaterade till detta nyhetstips finns på högerkolumnen i länken https: / newsroom. hjärta. org/ news/ sexual-activity-sällsynt-a-heart-stopping-activity?preview= 484c3df2e7b28ec0cff1233fd9c6768d Hjärtstillestånd Sex- och hjärtsjukdom Partners till hjärtdefibrillatorpatienter som är oroliga för att återuppta sex Hands-Only HLR För fler nyheter på AHA Scientific Sessions 2017, följ oss på Twitter @HeartNews #AHA17. Uttalanden och slutsatser av studieförfattare som presenteras på American Heart Association vetenskapliga möten är enbart de av studien författare och inte nödvändigtvis återspeglar associationspolitik eller ståndpunkt. Föreningen gör ingen framställning eller garanti om deras noggrannhet eller tillförlitlighet. Föreningen får finansiering i första hand från privatpersoner; stiftelser och företag (inklusive läkemedels-, apparattillverkare och andra företag) gör även donationer och finansierar specifika föreningsprogram och evenemang. Föreningen har strikta policyer för att förhindra att dessa relationer påverkar det vetenskapliga innehållet. Intäkter från läkemedels- och produktföretag finns tillgängliga på http://www. hjärta. org/ corporatefunding. Om American Heart Association American Heart Association ägnar sig åt att rädda människor från hjärtsjukdomar och stroke - de två främsta dödsorsakerna i världen. Vi samarbetar med miljontals volontärer för att finansiera innovativ forskning, kämpa för en starkare folkhälsopolitik och tillhandahålla livräddande verktyg och information för att förebygga och behandla dessa sjukdomar. Dallas-baserade föreningen är nationens äldsta och största frivilligorganisation som ägnar sig åt att bekämpa hjärtsjukdomar och stroke. För att lära dig mer eller engagera dig, ring 1-800-AHA-USA1, besök heart.org eller ring något av våra kontor runt om i landet. Följ oss på Facebook och Twitter. För media Förfrågningar och AHA Talesperson Perspektiv: AHA Nyheter Media i Dallas: 214-706-1173 AHA News Media Office, 11-15 november 2017 på Anaheim Convention Center: 714-765-2004 För offentliga förfrågningar: 800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org och strokeassociation.org <unk> <unk> Kan sex få ditt hjärta att plötsligt sluta slå? En ny studie tyder på att även om detta kan hända, är det väldigt ovanligt. I studien analyserade forskare information från mer än 4 500 personer som upplevde plötsligt hjärtstopp, ett tillstånd där hjärtat tvärt slutar slå på grund av problem med hjärtats elektriska aktivitet. Bland dessa fall inträffade mindre än 1 procent av hjärtstillestånden under eller omedelbart efter sexuell aktivitet, fann studien. Studien är den första som undersöker sexuell aktivitet som en potentiell utlösande faktor för plötsligt hjärtstopp bland befolkningen i stort, sade forskarna. Resultaten presenterades idag (12 november) vid American Heart Associations vetenskapliga sessioner i Anaheim, Kalifornien och publiceras i Journal of the American College of Cardiology. [Top 10 Fantastiska fakta om ditt hjärta] "Medan plötsligt hjärtstillestånd är ett förödande tillstånd med hög risk för död, sannolikheten för att detta inträffar under sexuell aktivitet ... var extremt låg", sade Dr Sumeet Chugh, medicinsk chef för Heart Rhythm Center på Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute i Los Angeles och senior författare av studien. "Detta är en försäkran som nu kan ges till patienter med hjärtsjukdomar, och kommer att baseras på faktiska data," Chugh berättade Live Science. I de sällsynta fall där sex var kopplat till hjärtstillestånd, var nästan alla fall — 94 procent — hos män, fann undersökningen: Bland män var omkring 1 av 100 fall av hjärtstillestånd kopplade till sex, jämfört med bara 1 av 1.000 fall bland kvinnor. Personer som fick ett plötsligt hjärtstillestånd under sextiden tenderade att vara något yngre, runt 60 år i genomsnitt, än de som fick ett plötsligt hjärtstillestånd vid andra tillfällen, som var runt 65 år i genomsnitt. Men de som plötsligt fick hjärtstillestånd under sex hade lika stor risk att få hjärtfel eller få hjärtmedicin som de som plötsligt fick hjärtstillestånd vid andra tillfällen. Studien visade också att även om plötsligt hjärtstopp i samband med sexuell aktivitet vanligtvis bevittnades av personens partner, utfördes HLR hos åskådaren i endast en tredjedel av fallen. (Bystander HLR är HLR som utförs av ett vittne tills en ambulans dyker upp.) Dessa fynd belyser behovet av att informera allmänheten om HLR:s betydelse för plötsliga hjärt-arrest patienter, sade forskarna. "Flera forskningsstudier har visat att HLR som utförs av åskådare ... kan förbättra chanserna för överlevnad från hjärtstillestånd," Chugh sade. "Det är självklart att om HLR lärs [och] utförs av alla sexuella partners finns det en god möjlighet att förbättra överlevnaden." Originalartikel om Levande vetenskap. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Men sex är en sällsynt utlösare för plötsligt hjärtstopp. Endast 34 av de 4 557 hjärtstillestånd som undersöktes inträffade under eller inom en timme efter samlag och 32 av de drabbade var män. Sumeet Chugh, från Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, sade hans studie är den första att utvärdera sexuell aktivitet som en potentiell utlösande faktor för hjärtstillestånd. Forskningen presenterades vid ett möte i American Heart Association. Ett hjärtstillestånd inträffar när hjärtat krånglar och plötsligt slutar slå. Det får någon att falla medvetslös och sluta andas och om det inte behandlas med HLR, är det dödligt. Detta skiljer sig från en hjärtattack, där blodflödet till hjärtat är blockerat. Det är känt att sexuell aktivitet kan utlösa hjärtattacker, men kopplingen till hjärtstillestånd var tidigare okänd. Hjärtstillestånd Fakta Nästan 90% av de personer som drabbas av hjärtstillestånd utanför sjukhus dör Varje minut utan hjärt-lungräddning (CPR) eller defibrillation minskar någons överlevnadschanser med 10% HLR, särskilt om det utförs under de första minuterna av hjärtstillestånd, kan fördubbla eller tredubbla en persons chans att överleva Under HLR, bör du trycka på bröstet med en hastighet av 100 till 120 kompressioner per minut. Beat of the Bees Gees' hit Stayin' Alive är en perfekt match för denna Källa: American Heart Association Dr Chugh och hans kollegor i Kalifornien undersökte sjukhusjournaler om fall av hjärtstillestånd hos vuxna mellan 2002 och 2015 i Portland, Oregon. Sexuell aktivitet var förknippad med mindre än 1% av fallen. De allra flesta var män och var mer benägna att vara medelålders, afroamerikaner och har en historia av hjärt-kärlsjukdomar. I studien konstaterades också att HLR endast utfördes i en tredjedel av fallen, trots att de bevittnades av en partner. Dr Chugh sade: "Dessa fynd belyser vikten av fortsatta insatser för att utbilda allmänheten om betydelsen av åskådare HLR för plötslig hjärtstillestånd, oberoende av omständigheterna." Han sade att det visar på behovet av att människor utbildas om hur man administrerar HLR. En annan studie som presenterades vid konferensen visade att barn så unga som sex år kan lära sig den. Efter en hjärtattack eller operation, föreslår British Heart Foundation patienter bör vanligtvis vänta fyra till sex veckor innan återuppta sexuell aktivitet. En sammanfattning av detta är?
Here is a news article: ANAHEIM, California, Nov 12, 2017 -- Sexual activity is rarely associated with sudden cardiac arrest, a life-threatening dysfunction in the electrical system of the heart that causes the heart to suddenly stop beating, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's 2017 scientific sessions, a first global exchange of recent advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. To determine whether sexual activity can trigger sudden cardiac arrest, researchers investigated records of 4,557 cases of cardiac arrest in adults between 2002 and 2015 in a community in the northwestern United States. Researchers found: Of the cases investigated, 34 cardiac arrest occurred during or within an hour of intercourse. Compared to others who experienced sudden cardiac arrest, persons with an arrest in connection with sexual intercourse were more likely to be male (94 percent). One in 100 cases of cardiac arrest in men was associated with sexual activity, compared to one in 1,000 cases in women. Although sudden cardiac arrest during sexual activity was witnessed by a partner, CPR was performed in spectators in only one third of cases. The incidence of heart disease and the use of heart medicines were common and similar in both groups. These new data may help to inform doctors and patients about the safety of sexual activity. They also stress the need to inform the public of the importance of spectator CPR for sudden cardiac arrest, regardless of the circumstances, researchers said. The study was funded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute contributions to Dr Sumeet Chugh, the main investigator. Aapo Aro, M.D., first author, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, California. Sumeet Chugh, M.D., first author, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, California. Presentation Location: Population Science Section, Science and Technology Hall Additional resources: Available downloadable B-roll, animation and images related to this news tip can be found on the right column of the link https: / newsroom. heart. org/ news/ sexual-activity-rare-a-heart-stopping-activity?preview= 484c3df2e7b28ec0cff1233fd9c6768d Cardiac arrest Sex and heart disease Partners of cardiac defibrillator patients concerned about resuming sex Hands-Only CPR For more news on AHA Scientific Sessions 2017, follow us on Twitter @HeartNews #AHA17. Statements and conclusions by study authors presented at American Heart Association scientific meetings are only those of the study authors and do not necessarily reflect association policy or position. The association makes no representation or guarantee of their accuracy or reliability. The association receives funding primarily from private individuals; foundations and companies (including pharmaceutical, appliance manufacturers and other companies) also make donations and finance specific association programs and events. The association has strict policies to prevent these relationships from affecting scientific content. Revenues from pharmaceutical and product companies are available at http://www. heart. org/ corporatefunding. About the American Heart Association American Heart Association is dedicated to saving people from heart disease and stroke - the top two causes of death in the world. We work with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for a stronger public health policy and provide life-saving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation's oldest and largest volunteer organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. For media Inquiries and AHA Spokesperson Perspective: AHA News Media in Dallas: 214-706-1173 AHA News Media Office, November 11-15, 2017 at Anaheim Convention Center: 714-765-2004 For public inquiries: 800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke association.org <unk> <unk> Can sex make your heart suddenly stop beating? A new study suggests that although this may happen, it is very unusual. In the study, researchers analysed information from more than 4,500 people who experienced sudden cardiac arrest, a condition where the heart abruptly stops beating due to problems with the electrical activity of the heart. Among these cases, less than 1% of cardiac arrest occurred during or immediately after sexual activity, the study found. The study is the first to investigate sexual activity as a potential trigger for sudden cardiac arrest among the population at large, said the researchers. The results were presented today (November 12) at the American Heart Association's scientific sessions in Anaheim, California and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. [Top 10 Amazing facts about your heart] "While sudden cardiac arrest is a devastating condition with a high risk of death, the likelihood of this occurring during sexual activity...was extremely low," said Dr. Sumeet Chugh, medical director of Heart Rhythm Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in Los Angeles and senior author of the study. "This is an assurance that can now be given to patients with heart disease, and will be based on actual data," Chugh told Live Science. In the rare cases where sex was linked to cardiac arrest, almost all cases — 94 percent — were in men, the study found: Among men, about 1 out of 100 cases of cardiac arrest were linked to sex, compared to just 1 out of 1,000 cases among women. People who experienced a sudden cardiac arrest during the six - time period tended to be a little younger, around 60 on average, than those who experienced a sudden cardiac arrest on other occasions, who were around 65 on average. However, those who suddenly experienced cardiac arrest during sex had as much risk of heart failure or heart disease as those who suddenly experienced cardiac arrest on other occasions. The study also showed that although sudden cardiac arrest associated with sexual activity was usually witnessed by the person's partner, CPR was performed by the spectator in only one third of cases. (Bystander CPR is CPR performed by a witness until an ambulance appears.) These findings highlight the need to inform the public about the importance of CPR for sudden cardiac arrest patients, the researchers said. "Several research studies have shown that CPR performed by spectators ... can improve chances of survival from cardiac arrest," Chugh said. "It goes without saying that if CPR is taught [and] performed by all sexual partners, there is a good opportunity to improve survival." 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Only 34 of the 4,557 cardiac arrests investigated occurred during or within an hour of intercourse and 32 of the affected were men. Sumeet Chugh, of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, said his study is the first to evaluate sexual activity as a potential trigger for cardiac arrest. The research was presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. It causes someone to fall unconscious and stop breathing and if it is not treated with CPR, it is fatal. This is different from a heart attack, where blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sexual activity is known to trigger heart attacks, but the connection to cardiac arrest was previously unknown. Cardiac arrest Facts Nearly 90% of people who suffer from cardiac arrest outside hospital die Every minute without CPR or defibrillation reduces someone's survival chances by 10% CPR, especially if performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person's chance of survival During CPR, you should push your chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Beat of the Bees Gees' hit Stayin' Alive is a perfect match for this Source: American Heart Association Dr. Chugh and his California colleagues investigated hospital records on cases of cardiac arrest in adults between 2002 and 2015 in Portland, Oregon. Sexual activity was associated with less than 1% of cases. The vast majority were men and were more likely to be middle-aged, African-American and have a history of cardiovascular diseases. The study also found that CPR was performed in only one third of cases, despite being witnessed by a partner. Dr. Chugh said: "These findings highlight the importance of continuing efforts to educate the public about the importance of spectator CPR for sudden cardiac arrest, regardless of the circumstances." He said it shows the need for people to be educated on how to administer CPR. Another study presented at the conference showed that children as young as six can learn it. After a heart attack or surgery, the British Heart Foundation suggests patients should usually wait four to six weeks before resuming sexual activity. A summary of this is?
– Många män med hjärtsjukdomar fruktar att sex kan döda dem, men ny forskning visar att faran är liten. Forskare vid Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute rapporterade söndag på en American Heart Association konferens att endast ett av 100 fall av plötsligt hjärtstopp hos män inträffade efter sexuell aktivitet. Men 94% av dessa offer hade tidigare haft hjärtsjukdomar, rapporterar NBC News. Studien, som skall publiceras i Journal of the American College of Cardiology, var den första som undersökte om sexuell ansträngning kan utlösa en hjärtattack, konstaterar Live Science. Rädslan för hjärtsvikt efter sex har förstärkts av intrigrepliker på TV-program som Mad Men, men i verkligheten, "risken är mycket liten," berättar seniorförfattaren Dr Sumeet Chugh för NBC. Chughs team analyserade 4 557 hjärtstillestånd som inträffade mellan 2002 och 2015, och fann att 34 skedde inom en timme efter samlag. Plötsligt hjärtstillestånd, som dödade Tom Petty, utspelar sig när en elektrisk impuls går i hötråd och hjärtat slutar slå. Det finns ofta inga varningssignaler. Faran är dock mycket större för män: Endast två av de hjärtinfarkter som studerades gällde kvinnor. Majoriteten av offren var medelålders och afroamerikanska män, per BBC. Men hjärt-lungräddning kan göra skillnad. HLR utfördes i endast en tredjedel av de undersökta fallen, vilket föranledde Chugh att uppmana till "vikten av (lärande) åskådare HLR för plötsligt hjärtstopp, oberoende av omständigheterna". En annan studie visade att barn så unga som 6 år kan lära sig HLR, enligt BBC. (En pojke med ett ovanligt tillstånd fick hjärtstillestånd efter att ha bitit i en varmkorv.)
“Many men with heart disease fear that sex can kill them, but new research shows that the danger is small. Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute reported Sunday at an American Heart Association conference that only one of 100 cases of sudden cardiac arrest in men occurred after sexual activity. But 94% of these victims had previously had heart disease, reports NBC News. The study, to be published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, was the first to examine whether sexual effort can trigger a heart attack, states Live Science. Fear of heart failure after sex has been reinforced by plot lines on television shows such as Mad Men, but in reality, "the risk is very small," senior writer Dr Sumeet Chugh tells NBC. Chugh's team analyzed 4,557 cardiac arrest that occurred between 2002 and 2015, finding that 34 occurred within an hour of intercourse. Suddenly cardiac arrest, which killed Tom Petty, takes place when an electrical impulse runs in haywire and the heart stops beating. There are often no warning signs. However, the danger is much greater for men: Only two of the heart attacks studied concerned women. The majority of victims were middle-aged and African-American men, per BBC. But CPR can make a difference. CPR was performed in only one third of the investigated cases, prompting Chugh to call for "the importance of (teaching) spectator CPR for sudden cardiac arrest, regardless of the circumstances". Another study showed that children as young as 6 years of age can learn CPR, according to the BBC. (A boy with an unusual condition suffered cardiac arrest after biting a hot dog.)