What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?

Cardiac rehabilitation is a structured and personalised program designed to assist patients in recovering from heart-related conditions and procedures. It focuses on enhancing heart function, reducing the risk of future cardiac events, and promoting heart-healthy lifestyle choices.

Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation:

1. Improved Heart Health: Studies have shown that participation in cardiac rehabilitation leads to a significant reduction in cardiovascular mortality. It can lower the risk of a second heart attack by up to 25% and reduce the overall risk of death by 20%.
2. Enhanced Exercise Capacity: Cardiac rehabilitation helps patients improve their exercise tolerance and cardiovascular fitness. On average, participants experience a 25% to 30% increase in exercise capacity over the course of the program.
3. Risk Factor Management: Cardiac rehabilitation focuses on managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity. Participants have been observed to achieve a 10% to 15% reduction in total cholesterol levels and a 10% decrease in blood pressure.
4. Positive Lifestyle Changes: Patients who engage in cardiac rehabilitation are more likely to adopt heart-healthy lifestyle habits. This includes improved dietary choices, increased physical activity, and smoking cessation.
5. Mental Well-being: Beyond physical benefits, cardiac rehabilitation also supports emotional well-being. Studies indicate that participants experience a reduction in anxiety and depression, leading to improved overall quality of life.

Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation:

Your cardiac rehabilitation program may include the following components:

1. Exercise Training: Supervised and tailored exercise sessions to improve cardiovascular fitness and strength.
2. Education and Counseling: Informative sessions on heart-healthy nutrition, medication management, and stress reduction.
3. Nutrition Guidance: Dietary recommendations to support heart health and overall well-being.
4. Risk Factor Management: Strategies to address risk factors and promote heart-healthy behaviours.
5. Psychosocial Support: Emotional support and counselling to address psychological aspects of recovery.

Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation:

Cardiac rehabilitation plays a vital role in helping patients recover from heart-related conditions and regain their quality of life. Engaging in a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program can significantly enhance your heart health and reduce the risk of future cardiovascular events.

Living with Heart Conditions:

Living with heart conditions may require some adjustments to your lifestyle and daily routines. Our cardiac rehabilitation team is here to provide guidance and support as you make positive changes to promote your heart health.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about your cardiac rehabilitation journey or any aspect of your heart health.