Stronger Hearts, Longer Lives: How Cardiac Rehab Can Save & Transform Your Life
The heart is one of the most vital organs in our body, tirelessly working beat by beat to keep us alive. Yet, heart disease remains the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States, claiming approximately one million lives each year. For those diagnosed with heart disease or recovering from a cardiac event, cardiac rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) can be a lifesaving and life-changing program.
What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Cardiac rehab is a comprehensive program designed to help individuals recover from heart-related conditions and reduce their risk of future cardiovascular events. This medically supervised program includes:
- Personalized Exercise Plans – To strengthen the heart and improve overall cardiovascular fitness.
- Nutritional Counseling – To promote heart-healthy eating habits.
- Education & Lifestyle Coaching – To help patients understand their condition, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Emotional Support & Stress Management – Addressing mental health, reducing stress, and preventing depression often associated with heart disease recovery.
The Cardiac Rehab Program at JMHS is led by our Physical Therapy Team and provides individualized exercise therapy and education to promote the best possible outcome for each person.
5 Thumping Facts About Cardiac Rehabilitation Everyone Should Be Aware Of
- Stayin’ alive: Cardiac rehabilitation has been proven to reduce all-cause mortality rates by 25%.
- Stick to the beat: Over the average lifetime, our heart beats about 2.5 billion times.
- Pressure: Cardiac rehabilitation can improve health factors like lipids and blood pressure.
- Help yourself: Cardiac rehabilitation increases one’s ability to return to work or engage in leisure activities.
- Heart attacks: Cardiac rehabilitation is recommended for seven types of heart conditions including heart attack and cardiac transplantation.
By making positive lifestyle changes with cardiac rehabilitation which focuses on improved nutrition, increased physical activity, and stress reduction — you can drastically improve your heart health. Understanding the risk factors and taking proactive steps today can help protect you and your loved ones from heart disease.
Please ask your medical provider if cardiac rehabilitation is right for you. For more information visit: https://jmhsmn.org/cardiac-rehabilitation/