Question 1

where is cardiac rehabilitation done?

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Cardiac rehab: Usually at a dedicated facility. Commonly associated with hospital, heart group, or rehab center.Check yellow pages or call your physician for specify referrals.

Question 2

how does cardiac rehabilitation work?

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Not just exercise: Cardiac rehab aims to get a heart patient back on his/her feet towards functional, healthy living. Part of this is supervised exercise, so that the patient can improve his/her conditioning, and also build confidence (often sorely lacking after a new cardiac diagnosis) that it is safe to exercise. Equally important is counselling on quitting smoking, changing diet habits, and losing weight.

Question 3

what do cardiac rehabilitation nurses do?

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Increase activity: The cardiac rehabilitation nurse helps you safely increase activity level following myocardial infarctions, or cardiac surgery.  They follow you in a monitored setting which allows them to notify your physician if any rhythm or blood pressure problem occurs as your exercise level is increased.  They also counsel you on proper diet, and medication regimes.

Question 4

what are the stages of cardiac rehabilitation?

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Three ;phases: Phase 1: initiation while in hospital
phase 2: 3-6 weeks of outpatient supervised exercise
phase 3: lifetime maintenance exercise (physical fitness and additional risk reduction are emphasized).

Question 5

when can someone start cardiac rehabilitation?

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When stable: As soon as the heart rhythm is stable and there is not a problem with chest pain on exertion or significant shortness of breath, rehab could be started. The patient should increase activities on a gradual basis and can progress as long as the exertion does not produce significant symptoms.

Question 6

what are some cardiac rehabilitation exercises?

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See below.: Treadmill and exercise bicycling are the most often utilized modalities. In addition hand weights are helpful for upper body conditioning. All exercise is monitored and supervised to achieve optimal intensity.

Question 7

do cardiac rehabilitation programs address sex?

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Yes: As cardiac rehab involves supervised exercise and advising the patient as to what types of exercise can be done, the issure of sexual activity should be discussed with the patient.

Question 8

what is the importance of cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Improve wellbeing: Cardiac rehabilitation is focused on improving functional capacity. This is your ability to exercise and remain independent in life. After a cardiac event it expedites returning to "normal". Unlike "working out" it is a very specific approach of education, awareness, and supervised aerobic exercise program with the heart patient in mind. Recommended!

Question 9

what is a critical feature of cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

The patient!: The most important predictor of success in cardiac rehab is the consistency of attendance at the sessions. Usually rehab is scheduled for three hours per week for 12 weeks. The intensity of the exercise performed is a major factor in achieving improved conditioning. Attention to the educational component is important to achieve lifestyle changes which help control risk factors for heart disease.

Question 10

what are the common results of cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Good !!!: Cardiac rehabilitation is positive for most patients.

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