After open heart surgery, it is usually advised to start cardiac exercises program. What is the best, and most practical program available ? Is it possible to regain the same physical strength that existed before surgery?
2006-08-25 13:50:58 · 7 answers · asked by bliss22 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
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2006-08-25 13:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by Davidson J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father in law had heart surgery and the hospital had a cardiac rehab program. The started the patients off walking on teadmills. By 6 weeks postop he could outpace me walking the neighborhood and I am about 45 years younger than him.
2006-08-25 20:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a treadmill. Start your program with no incline and a slow pace. Building up speed gradually. Best done under Doctor's guidance. Resistance and weight training should definitely be done under Physical therapist or doctor care
2006-09-01 01:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by conetoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walking. swimming. aerobic exercise. basically anything that gets the heart rate up for at least 30 minutes, 4 times a week.
2006-08-25 21:08:34 · answer #4 · answered by pooh8402 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after my dad had a heart attack at age 38, the doctors put him on a treadmill twice a day, 3 times a week.
2006-09-01 05:10:52 · answer #5 · answered by donovan49_e71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click this link.....
http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/pdfs/PatientEd/Materials/PDFDocs/exer-reh/physical/cardiac-rehab-home-exer.pdf#search='Cardiac%20exercises'
2006-08-25 20:56:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walking
2006-08-25 20:56:22 · answer #7 · answered by Pookie's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋