11/22/2010 1 PHYSICAL THERAPY CARDIAC REHAB & LYMPHEDEMA What is Cardiac Rehab? • Cardiac rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) is a professionally supervised program to help people recover from heart attacks, heart surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures such as stenting and angioplasty. Cardiac rehab programs usually provide education and counseling services to help heart patients increase physical fitness, reduce cardiac symptoms, improve health and reduce the risk of future heart problems, including heart attack. Type of Services • There are 3 stages to cardiac Rehab • Inpatient rehab in a hospital setting • Supervised programs with PT and cardiologists – monitoring via ECG’s, BP, Heart rate • Maintenance phase in general outpatient rehab setting. Monitored by BP and heart rate. Which of your patients need Cardiac Rehab? • Those who have been stinted to help improve healing for wounds or upcoming surgeries. How Long is Rehab • Your rehabilitation plan is designed to meet your needs. You may need six weeks, six months or longer to learn how to manage your condition and develop healthier habits. Many programs last only three months, but some continue for years. Benefits of Rehab • Decreased occurrence of clogged arteries • Improved wound healing • Improved blood flow • Improvement of other Co- morbidities
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What is Cardiac Rehab? - AAPPM … · Cardiac rehab programs usually provide education and counseling services to help heart patients increase physical fitness, reduce cardiac symptoms,
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