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Are there risks involved with cardiac rehab programs?
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Minimal: Cardiac rehab is conducted under EKG monitoring just like in a hospital. The majority of patients have undergone angioplasty/stent placement or bypass surgery. Such patients have been "revascularized." prior to being enrolled in rehab, a patient has a stress test to be certain there are no significant signs of ischemia (inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle). Rehab strengthens the heart.
Answered 1/12/2015
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No mucho: It's a supervised and graduated program designed for people with heart disease or recent heart surgery. It's very safe. But, hey, awakening every morning carries risk too!
Answered 8/5/2013
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