A s we all know that the burden of CVD ( cardiovascular disease) is spread across all groups within the population and heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Any serious medical diagnosis such as heart disease is likely to generate many emotions. The anxiety , fear and constant worry puts the body into a fight and flight mode, stress hormones are released & cause the heart rate and blood pressure to increase and constrict blood vessels. When these symptoms become chronic , they increase the likelihood of having another heart attack. Having a heart attack is a scary ,life changing experience for many people. Isn’t it ? so here comes the role of cardiac rehabilitation which is an important component in the continuum of care for individuals with heart disease. Goal : The main goal of cardiac rehab is to promote secondary prevention & to enhance quality of life among cardiac patients. To achieve the goals of cardiac rehab a multidisciplinary te...
