Heart Disease
Heart to Heart
Rehabilitation
| Catalog #: | HA-44 |
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| Duration: | 12 minutes |
| Format(s): |   |
| Language(s): | English |
Summary
Give your cardiac patients a quick start on making the lifestyle changes they need to make with this new six-part video series. Hosted by Murray Rubin (himself a cardiac patient), "Heart to Heart" tapes feature real cardiac patients in unrehearsed interviews. Special package price for entire series (Call 800-432-8433).
Details
This is one of a six part series of programs aimed at helping heart attack survivors make necessary lifestyle changes. It is made up of interviews with actual patients from across the United States and is hosted by Murray Rubin, himself a heart attack survivor.
What is cardiac rehab?
- answers questions and addresses patient's fears
- physical activity
- dietary instruction
- lifestyle changes
- first phase is an in-patient phase before leaving the hospital
- second phase is outpatient with monitored (heart, blood pressure) exercise
- third phase is outpatient without monitoring but with medical personnel available
Rehab starts with a personalized plan for each patient:
- exercise plan is designed by physical therapist and cardiologist
Stress management is a key component.
A personalized dietary plan is also important.
If there is no rehab program in your area look for support groups or start one of your own.
Social interaction with other heart patients can speed the recovery process.