Cardiac Rehabilitation Team
Overview
In cardiac rehabilitation (rehab), you work with a team of health professionals. The team designs a program just for you, based on your health and goals. Then they give you education and support to help you succeed.
The following health professionals may be part of your team:
- Doctors and surgeons.
Your family doctor, as well as cardiologists, heart surgeons and other specialists, provide you with general care and care for your heart.
- Nurses.
Teach you how to manage your heart condition and other health problems.
- Rehab or occupational specialists.
Help you recover from a procedure and return to daily activities, work, and recreation.
- Exercise specialists.
Help you plan and maintain your exercise program.
- Dietitians.
Help you plan and stay with a heart-healthy diet.
- Mental health professionals.
Help you cope with psychological aspects of your condition.
- Pharmacists.
Answer your questions about taking your medicines.
Credits
Current as of: September 7, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Clinical Review Board:
Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Richard D. Zorowitz MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Current as of: September 7, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Richard D. Zorowitz MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation