Cardiac Rehabilitation: Is It Right for You? - Indications & Benefits
Potential Indications for Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), including stent placement
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- Heart failure
- Heart valve surgery
- Heart transplant
- Chronic stable angina
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Diabetes mellitus
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Smoking
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Stress
Note: This list is not exhaustive, and your doctor may recommend cardiac rehabilitation based on your individual circumstances and medical history.
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