Cardiac Rehabilitation

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Cardiac Rehabilitation

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about cardiac rehab:	What is cardiac rehab? Why is it done? Who is on a cardiac rehab team?
Assessing your risk before you participate in cardiac rehab:	How will my doctor decide whether I can take part in cardiac rehab? What is an electrocardiogram?
Participating in cardiac rehab:	What are the different phases of cardiac rehab? What are the benefits of exercise? What lifestyle changes will I learn? Why is my emotional health important during cardiac rehab? What do I need to keep track of? How long do I participate in cardiac rehab?
Continuing cardiac rehab for life:	Can I return to a normal life after cardiac rehab? Why is it important for me to manage stress and avoid depression? How can I eat a heart-healthy diet? How can I start a walking program?

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Healthwise Staff

Medical Review:

Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology

John A. McPherson, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology

Last Updated:

September 27, 2012


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