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CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAM PACKAGE |
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Every patient enrolling for the cardiac rehabilitation program will be provided the following services : |
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Initial Medical Evaluation – CAD Risk Profile. |
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ECG Monitored Exercise Sessions - thrice a week, 20 min. each on tread -mill and bicycle ergometer. |
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Fortnightly Dietary Counseling. |
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Psychological Counseling when needed. |
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Health Education Slide-shows. |
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C.P.R. Training for the patient and family |
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Excellent Health Education Material- brochures, booklets, charts, |
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Monthly Progress Report. |
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Group Discussion Sessions. |
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Exit Summary of the Outcome of the prorgram. |
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GOALS OF CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAM |
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Increase in physical fitness and work capacity. |
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Relief of symptoms : angina, fatigue, or breathlessness on exertion, etc. |
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Reduction of coronary risk factors : weight, cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, stress, smoking, etc. |
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Limiting the progression of atherosclerosis |
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Decrease in restenosis, graft – closure, reinfarction, or rehospitalisation. |
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Decrease in cardiac morbidity and mortality. |
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Reduction medication need for angina, hypertension, diabetes, and anxiety. |
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Restoration of self confidence. |
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Relief of anxiety and depression. |
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Improved adaptation to stress. |
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Reassurance and relief for the relatives. |
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