CARDIAC REHABILITATION
Cardiac health is as much about treatment, as it is about taking charge of the choices, lifestyles and habits that affect your heart.
WHAT IS CARDIAC REHABILITATION?
Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive program designed to help individuals recover from heart-related conditions such as heart attacks, heart failure, or other heart problems that required surgery or medical care. It is a supervised program that includes physical activity, education about healthy living, counseling for stress relief and mental health improvement, and a team of healthcare professionals, including exercise and nutrition specialists, physical therapists, and counsellors
Example of Condition that would benefit from Cardiac Rehabilitation
Example:
• Heart attack.
• Heart failure.
• Use of a ventricular assist device.
• Stable angina.
• Heart or heart-lung transplant.
• Heart valve repair or replacement.
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
• Coronary artery angioplasty with or without a stent.
• Peripheral artery disease.
Goals that you will achieve :
Strengthening your heart and body after a heart attack
Relieving symptoms of heart problems, such as chest pain
Increasing your energy and strength to make Activities of daily living more manageable
Improving your mood, People are more likely to feel depressed after a heart attack. Cardiac rehabilitation can help prevent or lessen depression and reduce stress
Building healthier habits such as getting more physical activity, quitting smoking, and eating a heart-healthy diet
*A nutritionist or dietitian may work with you to help you limit foods with unhealthy fats and eat more fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.