Total rehabilitation after a heart attack includes sexual rehabilitation, an aspect of recovery that should not be overlooked. Exercise programs are normally structured to raise the pulse rate to 110 to 140, a rate compatible with sexual intercourse. Heart function is basically the same in both sexes during intercourse. Met is a multiple of the resting energy requirement. Energy range will vary depending on skill of the one exercising, pattern of rest, and the temperature of the environment.
Caloric values depend on body size, more for a larger person.
A person can perform at a level of 8 to 9 Mets after recovering from a heart attack. Angina Pectoris Angina pectoris causes vicelike pain in the upper chest under the breastbone that tends to travel down the left arm. It is usually caused by exertion. Some people avoid sexual intercourse because of anxiety and fear caused by the pain. The pain may be avoided by taking nitroglycerin or a longer-acting nitrite before intercourse or as ordered by your doctor.