[Sexual activity in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients included in cardiac rehabilitation].

Objectives: To analyse the effects of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (CRP) on quality of life and sexual activity levels in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD).

Method: A total of 25 patients (22 men and 3 women) were included in a study that consisted of the analysis of any defibrillator discharges, their repercussion on the couple, and the effects of CRP on physical and psychological aspects, and on sexual activity (SA).

Results: The mean age of the patients was 55years (22 to 79).

Erectile dysfunction in patients in a cardiac rehabilitation program.

Introduction And Objectives: Erectile dysfunction is common in patients with coronary heart disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of, etiological factors associated with, and treatment results obtained in this condition in patients participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program.

Methods: The study included 420 male patients with heart disease who were taking part in a multicomponent therapeutic program that involved physical exercise, psychological techniques and risk factor reduction.

[Cardiac rehabilitation in patients with myocardial infarction: a 10-year follow-up study].

Introduction And Objectives: Very little information is available on the effect of cardiac rehabilitation programs on long-term survival. The primary aim of this study was to assess the effect of a structured cardiac rehabilitation program on mortality in patients who had suffered acute myocardial infarction. The secondary endpoint was the effect on morbidity.