O 21. Ventricular tachycardia induced by sexual activity (two cases reported)
Introduction: During sexual activity, there are some cardiovascular events should be attention.
Methods and Materials: Two cases of ventricular tachycardia induced by sexual activity were repotted.
Results: Case 1, a male patient, 32 years old. When he had a girlfriend half a year ago, he began sexual activity with her. The patient got a short dizziness and palpitation after sexual intercourse every time, but he was in good condition at ordinary times. He once visited several outpatient departments of Urology looking for treatment, and his chief complaint was dizziness during sexual activity, but the correct diagnosis on the disease couldn't be formed. And he was advised by the doctor to reduce premarital sexual activities. Because the period of dizziness lasted to several hours during sexual intercourse, he grew fear for sexual activity. At last the disease was diagnosed as paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia by electrocardiogram. His condition was improving gradually after taking verapamil for treatment, but he still suffered from recurrent attacks. Finally, the disease was rooted out by RFCA of department of Cardiology. Case 2, A male patient, 59 years old, cohabited with his wife. And he was in good condition at ordinary times. He suffered from mild hypertension without chest distress and polypnea, but he didn't take any antihypertensive drugs for treatment. He got precordium discomfort and dizziness after sexual activities last 2 months, but the symptoms disappeared after a short break. The blood pressure of the patient was 146/92 mmHg, and the electrocardiographic examination didn't indicate any abnormities. The Holter ECG monitoring indicated frequently premature ventricular contraction and ventricular tachycardia. The dizziness during sexual activity of the patient disappeared after he was given Betaloc Zok for treatment.
Conclusions: During sexual activ ity, there are some cardiovascular events should be attention. Such as ventricular tachycardia.
