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Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on pre- and post-operative transcatheter aortic valve replacement prognoses

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

TAVR outcomes, with respect to post-surgical functional capacity and quality of life, have also been found to be improved, especially when combined with cardiac rehabilitation (CR).

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Harnessing digital health to optimise the delivery of guideline-based cardiac rehabilitation during COVID-19: an observational study

Open Heart

Background The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the uptake of digital health interventions for the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Patients received access to a bespoke web-based platform and were invited to attend weekly, online group-based supervised exercise sessions and educational workshops. kg, p<0.001).

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Running After Heart Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

MIBHS

In this post, we’ll explore the essential aspects of running after heart surgery, the importance of cardiac rehabilitation, and tips to resume your running routine safely. The Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation (or cardiac rehab) plays a critical role in recovery after heart surgery.

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Debunking Myths about Heart Disease

AMS Cardiology

Recently there has been a concerning rise in heart attacks and strokes among young adults, often due to unhealthy lifestyle choices such as poor diet, lack of exercise and excessive stress. Regular Exercise: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily.

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The Importance of Regular Heart Check-Ups: What You Need to Know

AMS Cardiology

Heart disease prevention : By identifying risk factors for heart disease such as smoking, unhealthy diet and lack of exercise you can take steps to modify your lifestyle and reduce your risk. Exercise regularly : Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days.

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Rationale and Design of the mTECH?Rehab Randomized Controlled Trial: Impact of a Mobile Technology Enabled Corrie Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Functional Status and Cardiovascular Health

Journal of the American Heart Association

Key secondary and exploratory outcomes include improvement in a composite cardiovascular health metric, CR engagement, quality of life, health factors (including low‐density lipoprotein‐cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c, weight, diet, smoking cessation, blood pressure), and psychosocial factors.