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But he said it takes ``time and effort'' by physicians and patients to decide which drugs can be used and achieve results.

Heart-strengthening drugs or special pacemaker-like devices can restore sexual function in about 20 percent of patients, Schwarz said.

Enlargement of pelvic arteries using inserted balloons can help another 25 percent or so of patients resume normal sex lives, he said.

Some heart patients can resume sexual activity with changes from or additions to blood-pressure and other drugs they might be taking, Schwarz said.

And Viagra and other prescription sex aids can be used safely by many men who have cardiovascular problems.

But he said not all people with sexual dysfunctions can be restored.

In recent months, Schwarz said 100 patients who ended up at UTMB with heart failure were surveyed about sexual issues.

Schwarz said 80 percent of male respondents - about 30 percent more than expected - and 50 percent of female participants reported sexual problems.

Such research is scarce nationally so far, but S...

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