Abstract Introduction: Heart failure (HF) causes peripheral hypoperfusion, with impaired tissue oxygenation and, considering that penile erection is a predominantly vascular phenomenon, may affect male sexual function (SF). Objective: In men with HF, evaluate peripheral muscle oxygenation and erectile function (EF). Methods: Presentation of five case reports of sedentary male individuals with HF functional class II (2 cases) and III (3 cases), with left ventricular ejection fraction ≤45%. FS was assessed by the international index of erectile function (IIEF) and […]

ABSTRACT Complex clinical syndrome, Heart Failure (HF) results in progressive loss of functional capacity, exercise intolerance, and early mortality. Sexual dysfunction also has a high prevalence in these individuals and presents risk factors in common with the pathophysiology of HF. It is known that exercise programs are capable of promoting positive effects on erectile function, inflammation and modulation of the autonomic system. However, currently the traditional model of these programs faces difficulties in the adherence of the participants due to […]