What is cardiac rehab?
Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is a medically supervised health program designed to help patients recover from heart attacks, open heart surgery, angioplasty, stenting and other cardiac events. Cardiac surgeons and physicians work with other health professionals including physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians and nutritionists, educators and social workers to ensure maximum recovery as well as prevent future health issues. Treatment programs are individualized by patient and may include exercise, training, heart monitoring, practice and adaptation of daily skills, healthy eating tips, counseling and more.