Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive program led by specialized professionals, focusing on support, exercise, and education personalized to fortify your heart. This initiative facilitates enduring lifestyle changes, contributing to a longer and healthier life. It plays a vital role in your recovery after a heart event, procedure, or the diagnosis of a heart condition. Furthermore, cardiac rehab significantly reduces the likelihood of future heart problems and has a proven track record in preventing hospitalizations, thereby minimizing the risk of death from heart conditions. While cardiac rehab typically commences in the hospital, its impact continues seamlessly after discharge, either at home or at a rehabilitation center.
Who Can Join the Program?
Cardiac rehabilitation can benefit individuals who have experienced:
- Coronary heart disease
- A heart attack or admission for angina
- A stent procedure or heart surgery (bypass, valve, or artery surgery)
- Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Heart or lung transplant
- Device insertion, such as a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator
- Cardiac arrest
- High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension)
- A stroke or mini-stroke (TIA)
- Any cardiac event (stent, PCI, CAGS)
- Individuals at cardiac risk aiming to prevent the occurrence of a cardiac event (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, family history of heart disease).
What Involves in Cardiac Rehabilitation?
At cardiac rehab, you learn about your heart condition and your treatments. Your program will be personalized to your needs, including medicines education, exercise programs, and other support. The aim is to help you make long-term lifestyle changes to improve your wellbeing, but also reduce your risk of future heart or stroke events. Cardiac rehab also helps you to feel better about yourself through counselling and connecting with people who have had similar experiences.
You get access to:
- A healthcare team – The cardiac rehab provider will work with a team of healthcare professionals. This might include: a doctor, nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, psychologist.
- An exercise and education program – Your cardiac rehab team will give you a safe, personalized exercise program to suit your health needs. You will be continuously monitored while you are exercising by a telemetry ECG monitoring system. In addition, your blood pressure and exertion levels will also be timely assessed by the therapist.
At Cardiac Rehab, You Will Be Supported To:
- Improve exercise capacity and physical fitness
- Enhance your diet
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Quit smoking
- Manage medicines
- Address other conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes
- Recognize warning signs of a heart attack
- Manage stress, anxiety, and depression
- Improve your quality of life.
At Aster Hospitals, we are committed to providing holistic care for heart health. Our Cardiac Rehabilitation program is designed to empower individuals on their journey to recovery and long-term heart well-being. Through personalized support, education, and exercise, our specialized team aims to enhance your heart health and reduce the risk of future cardiac events. Your well-being is our priority, and we are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.
