Viagra is a well-known medication that is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and impotence. In addition to these conditions, Viagra is also used by heart patients for post-stroke recovery. The main ingredient in Viagra is sildenafil and should be administered orally.

This drug works to relax the muscles as well as improve blood flow. Better blood flow within the genital area results in hard erections. Viagra comes in various doses which are 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. Researchers have carried out studies on this drug and have established the effectiveness of this medication when it comes to helping post-stroke heart patients.

The study aimed at finding out the effectiveness of Viagra in aiding heart patients following a stroke was carried out to help people regain or enhance various skills including motor skills, speech skills, and cognitive thinking. Since Viagra is a very popular drug among patients with ED, it is proving more useful as it is potent enough to help heart patients deal with post-stroke ailments.

Study on heart patients

This study was conducted on about 84 patients drawn from various ages. All the patients in the study were above the age of 18. All the participants involved in the study had suffered a moderate stroke in a period of 72 hours before the commencement of the study. One hospital had turned to the drug for neurological recovery. This had been done on a compassionate basis.

There was another case of a patient who was receiving treatment for a stroke using Viagra. This particular patient had been transferred from another hospital to Henry Ford Hospital. He had been diagnosed with locked-in syndrome. This condition is quite common, and people suffering from it only have the ability to move their eyes up and down. The treatment started with an initial dose of 50 mg before being increased to 100 mg. Currently, the patient’s treatment includes a dose of Viagra 150 mg every day.

Results

The progress of the patient is carefully being monitored. Following the treatment using Viagra, the patient is now able to eat, smile and move their limbs. A large portion of the patient’s recovery has been experienced after a treatment period of 6 months. This is not the norm for people who have had a stroke. Most of them experience a deceleration in their recovery.

For patients who have suffered from locked in syndrome, it is very difficult to recover their motor skills or speech later on. However, in the study of this particular patient, Viagra seems to be working effectively and aiding the patient to experience a speedy recovery.

Drugs such as Viagra play a huge role in improving neurological functioning. This works greatly for the patient and helps in accelerating recovery after a stroke. This makes Viagra a good choice for heart patients who have suffered a stroke. Among the benefits of using Viagra after a stroke are the formation of new brain cells as well as a huge reduction in neurological deficit caused by the condition.