a medically supervised rehabilitation program designed to improve a patient's tolerance for physical activity or exercise.
Outpatient Exercise Program (Phase II, III or IV) can begin shortly after patients are discharged from the hospital. It lasts about 12 weeks, although this varies with each person. The goal of Phase II is to provide exercise therapy, education and counseling which will help patients return to full level of activity.
Supervised exercise and education after heart attack, heart surgery, or other procedures to improve the patient's functional capacity and risk profile.
a program recommended for patients who have had a heart attack, angina, congestive heart failure, or other forms of heart disease or those who have undergone heart surgery. A cardiac rehabilitation program includes counselling and information about the patient's condition; a supervised exercise program; lifestyle and risk factor modification programs such as smoking cessation, information on nutrition and controlling high blood pressure; and emotional and social support.
A supervised program of exercise and education for heart disease patients and their families.
A supervised program of increasing exercise, mental support and training to allow a person with a heart condition to resume normal activities.
A service that provides exercise, education and support for people who are recovering from a heart attack, surgery or other heart conditions.
a structured, interdisciplinary program of progressive exercise, psychological support, nutritional counseling, and patient education to enable attainment of maximum functional capacity by patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction.