News tagged with cardiac rehabilitation
Rehab associated with reduced risk of death in women with CAD
Women with coronary artery disease who completed a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program were two-thirds less likely to die compared to those who were not referred to the program. In addition, the mortality benefit derived ...
Cardiology
Mar 07, 2013 |
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Depressed patients less likely to complete cardiac rehab
(HealthDay)—Depressed patients are less likely to complete exercise-based, cardiac rehabilitation programs, regardless of whether they are taking antidepressants, according to a study published in the Feb. ...
Cardiology
Feb 15, 2013 |
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Fear of movement a common problem among patients with coronary artery disease
A doctoral thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found that one out of five patients with coronary artery disease experience such a great fear of movement (kinesiophobia) that their health may ...
Cardiology
Nov 26, 2012 |
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Pilates is beneficial adjunctive therapy in heart failure
(HealthDay)—Pilates exercises may be a beneficial adjunctive treatment for patients with heart failure, offering functional capacity improvements, according to a study published in the December issue of ...
Cardiology
Nov 15, 2012 |
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Hula found to be a promising cardiac rehabilitation therapy
For the first time ever, researchers have determined the metabolic equivalent for hula in a study that shows the Native Hawaiian dance form can be an effective and engaging cardiac rehabilitation therapy.
Cardiology
Aug 31, 2012 |
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Coronary rehabilitation programs in Europe are underused
Large proportions of European coronary patients are not benefitting from cardiac rehabilitation services, according to results of the third EUROASPIRE survey published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.(1) Yet de ...
Cardiology
Jun 19, 2012 |
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Sexual activity is safe for most heart, stroke patients
If you have stable cardiovascular disease, it is more than likely that you can safely engage in sexual activity, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.
Cardiology
Jan 19, 2012 |
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Rehab helps heart patients live longer -- but they have to show up
Cardiac rehabilitation boosts longevity, especially in patients with the lowest fitness levels, Dr. Billie-Jean Martin today told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2011, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and ...
Cardiology
Oct 23, 2011 |
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Cardiac rehabilitation improves heart rate recovery, boosts survival
For the first time, researchers have discovered cardiac rehabilitation can train the heart to quickly return to its normal rate after exercise.
Cardiology
Sep 26, 2011 |
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Cardiac rehabilitation programs benefit patients after mini or mild stroke
Cardiac rehabilitation, traditionally used after heart attack to prevent future heart problems, seems similarly effective for people who have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild stroke, according to new research published ...
Cardiology
Sep 22, 2011 |
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Increased resistance training does not benefit cardiac rehabilitation patients: study
For patients undergoing rehabilitation following cardiac events, aerobic exercise training (AT) is widely recommended. Resistance training (RT) has also been shown to be beneficial because it enhances muscular strength and ...
Health
Sep 01, 2011 |
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Maintaining exercise when the cardiac rehab is complete
Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found that patients who have completed cardiac rehabilitation and who receive telephone counseling that supports exercise are more likely to adhere to an exercise program. Results ...
Cardiology
Aug 23, 2011 |
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Miniature ventilator may help COPD patients improve mobility
A miniature, easy-to-carry ventilation system with a simple nasal mask may help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) become more active, according to research conducted at medical centers in California ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 16, 2011 |
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Follow-up rehabilitation boosts survival odds for angioplasty patients
Patients who undergo a procedure to unblock a coronary artery are more likely to survive longer if they participate in structured follow-up care, according to research in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
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May 16, 2011 |
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