Who Needs Cardiac Rehab?
There are four phases of cardiac rehabilitation.
Work closely with your healthcare provider to understand your progress and prognosis after a cardiac event.
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Review your coverage and out-of-pocket estimates to be clear what costs you will be expected to cover.
This phase centers around your safe return to functional mobility while monitoring your heart rate.
Towards the end of phase two, you should be ready to begin more independent exercise and activity.
Independent Ongoing Conditioning
The final phase of cardiac rehabilitation is your own independent and ongoing conditioning.
Independent exercise and conditioning are essential to maintaining optimal health and preventing possible future cardiac problems.
At some point, you may not need rehabilitation sessions.
METs stands for metabolic equivalent of tasks.
METs are used to estimate physical fitness.
During your rehabilitation after a heart attack, you’ll see an exercise physiologist or physical therapist.
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