If you recently had a heart attack, it can be scary to think about taking a jog or hitting the gym. By taking it slow and setting realistic goals, you can return to high-intensity exercise after a heart attack.
Tag: cardiac rehabilitation
Why You Need to Stay Active (Daily!) After a Heart Attack
After a heart attack, use an active social hobby like dancing to complement a program of aerobic exercise in the form of swimming, walking, running or biking.
Why Follow-Up Care Is Key to Recovery After Your Heart Attack
You’re on the road to recovery when you leave the hospital after a heart attack. But that doesn’t mean you’re fine. Find out how key follow-up care can cut your risk of readmission.
Taking a Statin After a Heart Attack? Why You Shouldn’t Stop
A study confirms a major concern of cardiologists – after a heart attack lots of patients stop taking or misuse lifesaving cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins.
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I’ve Had a Heart Attack: Can I Restart an Exercise Regimen?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, MPH, answers this one about exercising after a heart attack.
Your Cardiac Rehab Is a Long-Term Heart Health Investment
If you undergo heart surgery, your cardiologist will probably recommend a cardiac rehabilitation program as part of your recovery process — and you definitely should sign up.
Cardiac Rehab Provides Seniors with Many Benefits – But Few Use It
Many people could benefit from cardiac rehab. But a new study finds few patients who could benefit use it.
Rehab After LVAD Implant Makes a Life Saver Even Better
If you’ve had an LVAD, here’s why you really should also have cardiac rehab.
Why Every Heart Patient Needs to Find an Exercise Program That’s Right for Them
Every heart patient (and every person) needs to exercise. But here’s why it’s critical to find an exercise that’s right for you.
Cardiac Rehab: An Investment You Can Make in You
When it comes to heart health, the effort that patients put in to cardiac rehabilitation is returned many times over. Cleveland Clinic’s Section of Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation provides group cardiac rehab classes—which include personalized exercise programs along with education, advice on diet and emotional support—for a variety of cardiac issues. In this video, Chad … Read More
