after a heart attack some men and women fear that any type of sexual activity will provoke another one. people feel that if they've had a heart attack it's not a good idea to stress their bodies with sexual activity. but fewer than 1% of heart attacks are precipitated that way. it makes sense to think of sex as a form of exercise: if your doctor clears you for physical activity you're also likely safe for sex.
what worries heart patients when it comes to sex?