Cardiac rehabilitation, benefits and objectives

Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive program that combines exercise, education and risk control to help patients with heart disease to improve their health, reduce complications and recover their quality of life.

Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive treatment program aimed at patients with cardiovascular diseases. Its main objective is to improve heart health with a multidisciplinary approach, as it includes supervised exercise, lifestyle education and control of risk factors. This type of intervention Help patients recover their cardiovascular functionreduce the risk of future heart events and improve their quality of life.

When is it indicated?

Cardiac rehabilitation is indicated in various cardiovascular conditions, such as:

• Acute myocardial infarction.
• Coronary revascularization surgery (coronary bypass).
• Coronary angioplasty with stands placement.
• Chronic heart failure.
• Congenital heart disease.
• Stable chest angina.
• Heart transplant.
• Peripheral arterial disease.

What patients can benefit?

Patients who have suffered a recent cardiovascular event or have high risk factors can greatly benefit from cardiac rehabilitation.

For example, this treatment is useful For recovery patients after a cardiac infarctionpatients with obesity and metabolic syndrome, people with arterial hypertension and dyslipemia, people with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.

The program can also Help reduce anxiety and depression that are often associated with heart disease, thus improving the patient’s psychological well -being.

Exercises

Cardiac rehabilitation programs include exercises designed to improve cardiovascular capacity and patient physical resistance:

• Aerobic exercise: walks, stationary cycling and swimming, which help improve circulation and strengthen the heart.
• Resistance training: use of weights and elastic bands to improve muscle strength without overloading the cardiovascular system.
• Flexibility and mobility exercises: soft stretching to improve joint mobility and reduce muscle rigidity.
• Breathing and relaxation exercises: Deep breathing and yoga techniques to reduce stress and improve body oxygenation.

These exercises are designed and supervised by health professionals, which adapt them to the needs of each patient to guarantee their safety.

Where are they done?

Cardiac rehabilitation programs can be carried out in different environments, according to the availability of resources and the situation of each patient:

• Specialized hospitals and clinics: programs supervised by cardiologists, physiotherapists and other health professionals.
• Cardiovascular rehabilitation centers: Specialized facilities with appropriate equipment.
• GYMS WITH MEDICAL PROGRAMS: Some gyms offer programs designed for patients with heart disease under professional supervision.
• Home rehabilitation: In some cases, patients can follow an exercise plan at home with remote monitoring of specialists.

Duration of the program

The duration of a cardiac rehabilitation program varies according to the needs of the patient and the severity of their affectation cardiovascular. Generally, standard programs have a duration of 6 to 12 weeks, with sessions of 2 to 3 times per week. However, the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle should be continuous to maximize long -term benefits.

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What you should know …

• Cardiac rehabilitation is an essential strategy for the recovery and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
• Its implementation improves the function of the heart, reduces the recidivism of cardiovascular events and promotes a better quality of life for patients.
• The incorporation of healthy habits and adherence to treatment are key to maintaining long -term benefits.

Bibliographic reference

• Hernández PG, Rodríguez Ey. Cardiac rehabilitation: Bibliographic review of the impact on functional capacity, mortality, security, quality of life, risk factors and work reinstatement. Heart cardiol. 2015; Year XXI (65): 52-61.

Posted by Dr. Miriam Anglada Oriol