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Strengthening Your Heart With Cardiac Rehabilitation

AMS Cardiology

Cardiac rehabilitation is a crucial component of recovery and long-term heart health for individuals who have experienced heart-related issues. Below, we’ll explore the advantages of cardiac rehab and why it’s essential to consult with a local cardiologist about participating in such a program.

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The Vital Role of Cardiac Rehabilitation After a Heart Event

MIBHS

If you’ve recently experienced a heart attack, heart surgery, or been diagnosed with heart disease, your doctor has likely recommended cardiac rehabilitation. Many patients report having more energy, less shortness of breath, and an overall improved quality of life after completing a rehab program.

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Parkrun as self-managed cardiac rehabilitation: secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey of parkrun in the UK

Open Heart

Objectives Cardiac rehabilitation following a cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related illness has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and hospital admission. Despite this, only 38% of those eligible complete rehabilitation programmes. Parkrun organises free, weekly, timed, 5 km running or walking events.

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7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. So, let’s cover seven things that reduce the risk of a subsequent heart attack. Just because you have heart disease or have had a heart attack does not mean there is a lot that can be done.

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Debunking Myths about Heart Disease

AMS Cardiology

Myth 1: Heart Disease Only Affects Older Adults While it’s true that age is a risk factor, heart disease can affect individuals of all ages. 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.