Rehabilitation: Heart Disease
People who have recently suffered a heart attack, experienced a sudden onset
of heart failure or heart condition worsening, or had heart surgery, may benefit
from cardiac rehabilitation.
Normally, the person begins some light
rehabilitation while still in the hospital. Later, the patient is transferred to
a rehabilitation center at the request of a physician. Activities such as
sitting, transferring from chairs, walking, grooming, and dressing are typically
done with some discomfort or trepidation at the outset. The intensity of
activities is increased gradually as the injured person becomes more comfortable
with lighter activities.
Upon discharge, some people will be instructed
to follow an out-patient rehabilitation program that includes regular follow-ups
and medical monitoring. People are often instructed to change their diet, lose
weight, or quit smoking, which are usually necessary to stay healthy or slow the
progression of heart disease.
see also:
Spinal Injuries
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Hearing Loss
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Specific Health Conditions
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