Cardiac Rehabilitation Flashcards
Which patients receive cardiac rehab?
acute coronary syndromes
post surgery
post PCI
heart failure
post device implant
List the MDT members involved in the service
Cardiologist
Dietician
Physcologist
Pharmacist
Physiotherapists
Cardiac rehab nurses
Smoking cessation specialists
When does cardiac rehab start
straight after diagnosis (or surgery as an in-patient)
On what areas does cardiac rehab provide advice
Everything you can think of:
work sex smoking diet alcohol physical activity travel symptoms stress medications driving
What are the aims of cardiac rehab?
Patient support
Secondary Prevention - prevent disease from getting worse
Tertiary Prevention - improve your quality of life and reduce the symptoms
Treat end organ damage
Reduce risk factors
List some services it provides
Home visits
Clinic
Exercise classes
In-patient support
Education
Risk stratification
Telephone advice line
