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High Blood Pressure, Refuses To Take Medication. Heartbeat Fast During Sex. Afraid Of Having Heart Attack

I am concerned that my husband who has high blood pressure and refuses to take his meds. He also has refused to have sex for the past 6 years. In talking with him the other night he admitted that his heart beats fast during sex and he is afraid to have a heart attack. No heart issues have ever been identified. He is 61
Thu, 31 Oct 2013
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Untreated blood pressure is dangerous / a silent killer
If one could safely climb 2 fight of stairs, sex is generally safe…
He needs help – He may benefit from Psychiatric as well as cardiac assessment and assistance.

Wishing well
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High Blood Pressure, Refuses To Take Medication. Heartbeat Fast During Sex. Afraid Of Having Heart Attack

Welcome to Health Care Magic Untreated blood pressure is dangerous / a silent killer If one could safely climb 2 fight of stairs, sex is generally safe… He needs help – He may benefit from Psychiatric as well as cardiac assessment and assistance. Wishing well