Cardiac Rehabilitation
Likewise, the article Current Status of Cardiac Rehabilitation by Nanette K. Wenger outlines the basic components of cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention, and interventions to optimize cardiovascular risk reduction, healthy behaviors and improve active lifestyle. Wenger says patients enroll in cardiac rehabilitation in the first or three weeks of hospital discharge. The cardiac rehabilitation program begins with a patient assessment and follows with a nutrition counseling, weight, lipid, and blood pressure management. As Mr. Reid said that the cardiac rehabilitation and wellness program offer plenty opportunities, this article reinforces the benefits, such as diabetes management, tobacco session, psychological management, physical
activity counseling, exercise training and medications compliance (Wenger, 2008). In contrast with the MedStar Cardiac Rehabilitation, the article says that “women […] are less likely to be referred for cardiac rehabilitation and when referred are less likely to attend” (Wenger, 2008). Whereas, Mr. Reid said they treat more women than men. In summary, the three articles show similarities and differences about cardiac rehabilitation protocols as they focus on optimizing the health and well-being of patients who experienced heart conditions.
activity counseling, exercise training and medications compliance (Wenger, 2008). In contrast with the MedStar Cardiac Rehabilitation, the article says that “women […] are less likely to be referred for cardiac rehabilitation and when referred are less likely to attend” (Wenger, 2008). Whereas, Mr. Reid said they treat more women than men. In summary, the three articles show similarities and differences about cardiac rehabilitation protocols as they focus on optimizing the health and well-being of patients who experienced heart conditions.