Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation is done for patients who have undergone cardiac surgery. Cardiac rehabilitation helps to enhance cardiovascular fitness and independence by designing a graduated exercise program to enhance overall functionality.

The various types of Cardiac Surgeries are:

• Angioplasty
• Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
• Valve Replacement
• Pacemaker

The exercise program includes the following

• Aerobic or cardiovascular exercise,
• Stretching and
• Strengthening exercises.

Cardiac rehab helps patients of all ages both men and women, with mild to severe heart problems. Patients suffering from the following ailments can benefit from it:

• Coronary artery disease,
• Coronary artery bypass surgery,
• Heart attack,
• Heart failure,
• Angioplasty and stents,
• Heart valve repair or replacement,
• Angina (chest pain),
• Peripheral artery disease,
• Cardiomyopathy,
• Heart or lung transplant,
• Pulmonary hypertension, etc.