Sex in people with heart problems slightly increases the risk of a heart attack, as does climbing stairs, according to the American Heart Association. The risk of a heart attack during intercourse is only 1% of all possible causes of heart attack, they add. Specialists are of the opinion that the absence of complaints when climbing stairs by people with heart problems is an indicator of the possibility of leading a sexual life. Medications such as Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs are perfectly safe for men with mild to moderate heart problems. If you have already had a heart attack, the risk of a second stroke is about 10 in 1 million, in people who continue their sex life, it is 20 in 1 million. This difference is quite insignificant against the background of the other factors that can cause a heart attack, such as high blood pressure, stress, high cholesterol and others, according to experts. It is recommended that people with heart problems consult their doctor about the risks of intercourse before ending this form of pleasure, they remind. Resuming sexual activity in heart attack patients is part of the safe and emotional healing process, says cardiologist Dan Fintel, professor of medicine at Northwestern University. The study was published in the journal Circulation.