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"What do you think this article says? Can barbecue cause cancer?" Li Tie was enjoying a sunny weekend barbecue outdoors with his friend Zhou Jie, and he waved the news on his phone with some disbelief.
"Hey, it's not safe these days, do you think we should be careful?" Zhou Jie responded while flipping the barbecue.
As the two chatted, the conversation gradually turned to another, more sensitive but equally important health issue – sudden sexual death.
Li Tie said half-jokingly: "What is this sudden sexual death? ”
Li Tie, 52 years old, is a typical urban white-collar worker, working as a human resources manager for a medium-sized company.
Recently, he has been feeling a little unwell, but he has not looked into it deeply. Zhou Jie is a freelancer and usually pays little attention to such topics.
In the case of sudden sexual death, it refers to the sudden death during sexual activity, which usually occurs during or after the orgasm of sexual activity.
From a medical point of view, sudden sexual death, although rare, always attracts widespread attention whenever it occurs.
Sex is a relatively strenuous physical activity that can be a challenge to the heart and circulatory system, especially for those with cardiovascular disease.
"You know, doctors always remind some people to be careful about this. Li Tie went on to talk about three groups of people who need special attention:
Obese: People who are overweight or obese have a heavier heart load, and engaging in any form of strenuous exercise, including sexual activity, can lead to heart overwork.
Obesity not only affects the cardiovascular system, but it can also increase the risk of breathlessness and sleep apnea, which can trigger flare-ups during sexual activity.
Patients with high blood pressure. In these patients, the walls of the blood vessels are often fragile, and strenuous activity may precipitate a hypertensive crisis or even a cerebral hemorrhage.
People who take certain medications for a long time, especially those used to treat cardiovascular disease, can affect the heart's loading capacity or blood pressure levels.
The medical explanation for sudden sexual death is not complicated. When a person is sexually active, the body rapidly increases the rate of blood circulation, and the heart needs to pump more blood to meet the body's needs.
For those with pre-existing cardiovascular problems, this sudden increase in load can lead to fatal arrhythmias or myocardial infarction.
"Sounds scary, do I have to check it too?" Li Tie said half-truthfully.
"It's better to go to the doctor, don't know the job all day long. Zhou Jie persuaded him.
In the days that followed, Li Tie did go to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination, and the results showed that his heart function was unstable, and the doctor advised him to pay attention to rest and appropriately reduce work pressure.
In the doctor's office, Li Tie also heard several other cases of sudden sexual death, which made him more alert to his health.
According to data from a large cardiovascular disease study, about 0.6% of heart attacks occur during sexual activity, and although the percentage is not high, every case is extremely alarming.
Studies have also shown that moderate regular exercise and good lifestyle habits can significantly reduce this risk.
Through Li Tie's story, we learned that although sudden sexual death is rare, it is a very real health threat.
It reminds us that it is very necessary to be aware of our health and take appropriate precautions, whether it is sexual activity or daily life.
"Given the risk of sudden sexual death, how do we balance the pleasure of sex with the risks to our health?"
The answer to this question is: moderation, transparency and prevention are key.
This means that individuals need to take the advice of their doctor on the basis of understanding their own health status, maintain a moderate intensity of sexual activity, and avoid overexertion.
At the same time, for people with chronic health problems, timely medical consultation and appropriate medication adjustments are equally important. This balance minimizes risk while enjoying a healthy sex life.
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