What is Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease is heart disease in the newborn, and includes congenital heart defects, congenital arrythmias, cardiomyopathies, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Con...

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Do doctors forbid use of Viagra/Cialis?
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Ever since my cardiologist fixed a blocked artery with a stent 10 years ago, he has forbidden me from using Viagra/Cialis. This is particularly bothersome for me because I have also underwent a radical proectimy procedure which usually leaves the patient impotent. My doctor says Viagra may cause low blood pressure when mixed with some meds and causes death. He recommends the pump, the needle or Yohimbe. Would appreciate any thoughts on the matter. No, I do not use Nitrates and have never had angina.
Posted on 04/21/09, 10:04 am
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Reply #1 - 04/28/09  11:12am
" Viagra used with drugs to treat coronary artery disease called nitrates can cause severe low blood pressure and cause death in some cases. Most of the similar drugs like Cialis have the same side effects. Sorry :( "
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Reply #2 - 04/28/09  11:13am
" But is you aren't on nitrates, then ask him again, because I think it can be used with some of the other drugs like beta blockers and calcium channel blockers. I'm not sure... I'm not a doctor... but ask him why, it can't hurt :) "

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