This week, February 8-14, is Cardiac Rehabilitation Week.
Cardiac rehabilitation is crucial for improving heart health, enhancing recovery after heart events, and preventing future heart problems.
Cardiac rehabilitation involves exercise training, emotional support and education about a heart-healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle habits include eating a nutritious diet, managing weight and quitting smoking.
Cardiac rehab is done to improve health in those with a heart condition or a history of heart surgery. The goals of cardiac rehab are to:
- Improve recovery after a heart attack or heart surgery.
- Reduce the risk of future heart trouble.
- Prevent the heart condition from worsening.
- Improve quality of life.
