About Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation is a program for people diagnosed with heart disease which includes components of health education, advice on cardiovascular risk reduction, physical activity and stress management. Cardiac rehabilitation involves exercise training, emotional support and education about lifestyle changes to reduce your heart disease risk, such as eating a heart-healthy diet, keeping a healthy weight and quitting smoking. The goals of cardiac rehabilitation to help patient regain strength, reducing risk of future heart problems, and improving health and quality of life.