Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to improve cardiovascular health following a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty or heart surgery.
Overview[edit]
Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive intervention that includes medical evaluation, prescribed exercise, cardiac risk factor modification, education, and counseling. It is designed to help patients recover from heart procedures, prevent their condition from worsening, and reduce their risk of future heart problems.
Benefits[edit]
The benefits of cardiac rehabilitation include improved cardiovascular fitness, reduced symptoms of heart problems such as chest pain and shortness of breath, improved mental health, and reduced risk of death from heart disease.
Components[edit]
Cardiac rehabilitation programs typically include several components:
- Medical Evaluation: To assess a patient's physical abilities, medical limitations, and other conditions they may have.
- Physical Activity: Patients are guided in developing an individualized exercise plan tailored to their personal abilities and circumstances.
- Lifestyle Education: Patients learn how to manage heart disease risk factors, quit smoking, lose weight, eat healthily, and manage stress.
- Emotional Support: Counseling or group meetings can help patients deal with depression, anger, stress, and other emotions that are common after a cardiac event.
Eligibility[edit]
Patients who have had a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty or heart surgery are typically eligible for cardiac rehabilitation. The program is also recommended for patients with stable angina or peripheral artery disease.
Risks[edit]
While cardiac rehabilitation is generally safe, as with any exercise program, there are risks. These may include injury to the muscles or bones, heart rhythm problems, and in rare cases, heart attack.
See Also[edit]
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