Video: More Applause For Cardiac Rehab!
Posted By Adam Pick On October 29, 2009 @ 6:56 am In Heart Surgery Recovery | 7 Comments
I really, really, really encourage patients to attend a cardiac rehabilitation program after heart valve surgery.
As I personally learned during my early recovery, cardiac rehab can greatly enhance the physical and mental well-being of patients while minimizing post-operative issues like [1] cardiac depression.
New medical studies and patient stories (e.g. [2] cardiac rehabilitation is under-utilized by the patient community.
As another source of encouragement for patients to enroll in cardiac rehab, I just found this interesting video which discusses the benefits of these programs. Simply click the “play” button in the video above and please make sure the sound on your computer is on.
I hope this helps you further understand the benefits of cardiac rehab.
Keep on tickin!
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[1] cardiac depression: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2007/08/02/heart-surgery-and-depression-cardia
c-depression/
[2] cardiac rehabilitation is under-utilized: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/07/30/cardiac-rehabilitiation-programs-un
der-utilized/
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fits/#respond
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