Tuesday, September 13, 2011

#AskDrKK:Is Viagra (sildenafil) in heart patients not on nitrates?

#DrKKAnswers:
1. Viagra is generally well tolerated in men with severe coronary disease not using nitrates. [1].
2. Sildenafil is also safe during exercise in patients with stable coronary disease. [2].

References
1. N Engl J Med 2000; 342:1622.
2. JAMA 2002; 287:719.


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