The risk of sudden death during sex is higher in individuals with existing heart conditions. Also, individuals who engage in risky sexual activities are at risk.Another group of people who are at risk of dying during sex are those who use certain drugs and alcohol.
A medical practitioner and health advocate in the Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, has confirmed some things. He said sex and sudden death were often thought of as unrelated, but they were closely linked.
Firstly, the most common cause of death during sex is cardiac arrest. This is a situation where the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly. This can be caused by an underlying heart condition. Also, an increase in physical activity during sex can lead to a cardiac arrest. Other causes of sudden death during sex include stroke, aneurysm, and pulmonary embolism.
Therefore, people should know that the risk of death during sex is higher in some individuals. It is important to be aware of the potential risks and take steps to reduce them. Next, the best way to prevent sudden death during sex was to take proper precaution.
Accordingly, individuals with existing heart conditions should talk to their doctor before engaging in sexual activity. This is to ensure that their condition is properly managed. Furthermore, it is also important to avoid drugs and alcohol before engaging in sexual activity. Truly, these can increase the risk of sudden death.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CARDIAC ARREST
The symptoms include
1) shortness of breath
2) chest pains
3) dizziness
4) fainting.
Therefore, if any of these signs occur during sexual activity, seek medical attention.
In Germany, a forensic post-mortem study of 32,000 sudden deaths over a 33-year period found that 0.2 percent of cases occurred during sexual activity. The study also showed that sudden death occurred mostly in men with an average age of 59 years. The most frequent cause was a heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction.
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