Question 1

what is cardiac rehab?

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A heart program: It is a medically supervised program for patients after cardiac surgery or angioplasty that has been shown to increase survival and improve strength and confidence. Make sure you ask your doctor about this if you recently had cardiac surgery or procedures!

Question 2

what is cardiac rehab like?

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Exercise/education: Cardiac rehab is a supervised exercise program of gradually increasing intensity. Patients who have had a heart attack, coronary angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery are encouraged to enroll in these programs. Most insurances cover these programs because of their ability to speed recovery and decrease recurrent disease.

Question 3

why is cardiac rehab important?

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To improve outcomes: Exercize is a mandatory component of overall cardiovascular wellness.

Question 4

what is involved in cardiac rehab?

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Gettin back on track: Supervised exercise is the cornerstone of cardiac rehab, but the main benefit comes not as much from the actual physical activity, as from getting you into a new routine and new outlook. It helps build confidence so that you can exercise on your own without fear. Programs also often provide counseling on lifestyle changes like nutrition and quitting smoking.

Question 5

what are the stages of cardiac rehab?

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Multidisciplinary: Cardiac rehab does not have stages as much as it has components. Once someone enters a cardiac rehab program, the staff focuses on aerobic exercise, strength training, stress management, dietary modification, smoking cessation. Each patient will progress at his/her own rate and is monitored closely. Reports are sent back to the physician so he/she may monitor the patient's progress.

Question 6

when can someone start cardiac rehab?

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See below: Patients can start cardiac rehab about 4 weeks after coronary bypass surgery or valve replacement or myocardial infarction (heart attack). After stent placement without heart damage 2 weeks is about right. A treadmill stress test is done before starting rehab to assess the exercise prescription and absence of ischemia (poor circulation).

Question 7

what are some cardiac rehab exercises?

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Aerobic: Common exercises include: treadmill, stationary bike, light free weights, arm ergometer, stretching/yoga.

Question 8

how long does someone do cardiac rehab?

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6 weeks: Typically after a heart attack or open heart surgery, people do four to six weeks of rehab.

Question 9

what do cardiac rehab programs consist of?

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Not just execise: A nurse and an exercise physiologist evaluate a patient and assess what level of fitness they are and design a program to meet a pespecified goal. They are then given instuctions and meet with a class 2 or 3 times a week. While exrecisiin the pts are monitered and have there blood pressures and rythm checked  prior to and after execise. Often dieticians will come and advise as well.

Question 10

what education is required for cardiac rehab?

Accepted Answer

Nursing, therapist: The rehabilitation department is usually occupied with physical therapist, occupational therapist, and nursing staff -- and they can be registered nurse or licensed practical nurse and nursing assistant.  There is always a supervising physician responsible as the medical director of the facility --.

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