Cardiac rehab involves exercise, education, and counseling to help heart disease patients recover faster. This eMedTV article explains the benefits associated with these programs and provides information about finding one near you.
Finding a cardiac rehab program that meets your needs is important for your recovery. This segment of the eMedTV website provides suggestions and a list of questions to ask as you go about the process of finding program in your area.
As this eMedTV resource explains, people starting cardiac rehab often do so in the hospital after a heart attack or serious medical treatment for heart disease. The skills taught here should follow a person throughout his or her lifetime.
The cardiac rehab team may consist of various medical specialists, but you're the most important member. This eMedTV article outlines steps you can take to play an active role in this aspect of your healthcare.
This eMedTV Web page explains how the components of cardiac rehab (exercise training, education, and counseling) are combined to help patients develop heart-healthy habits that may result in lifelong benefits.
This eMedTV article explains common cardiac rehabilitation goals and benefits for patients recovering from heart disease. How these goals are obtained generally vary from person to person.
Some patients may worry about cardiac rehabilitation safety, but studies show associated problems are rare. This eMedTV resource explains how the heart is monitored during a cardiac rehab exercise program to ensure patients' safety.
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