Cardiac Rehabilitation Goals

Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is comprised of medical programs designed to restore the physical and psychological condition of patients who have recently experienced a cardiac event.

Cardiac rehabilitation targets patients who have experienced:

• Heart failure;
• Recent heart attack or some other cardiac event;
• Heart surgery or angioplasty;
• Arrhythmia or implantation of a pacemaker / defibrillator.

The benefits of cardiac rehabilitation

• Recovery from a surgical intervention or cardiac event
• Acquire healthy lifestyle changes, including physical activity, healthy diet and stress management
• Prevent future heart problems and hospital stays associated with cardiovascular disease problems
• Improve quality of life and health
• Positive step at eliminating heart disease risk factors, such as obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, depression and diabetes
• Return to full and active life

Cardiac rehabilitation programs are custom designed and involve a team of medical professionals (Cardiologist, nurses, family doctor, nutritionist, exercise specialist, psychologist) that create a plan to meet the patient’s needs.