Knowra Cardiac rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program that combines exercise training, education, and risk-factor management to support recovery and reduce future cardiovascular risk.
Exercise prescription : A plan specifying the type, intensity, duration, and frequency of physical activity for an individual. Rehabilitation programs tailor training to cardiac status, symptoms, and fitness.
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing : A test that measures respiratory gas exchange and cardiovascular responses during graded exercise. It can assess functional capacity and guide individualized training intensity.
Myocardial infarction : Heart muscle injury caused by prolonged interruption of its blood supply. Rehabilitation commonly follows a heart attack to support recovery and prevent recurrence.
Home-based cardiac rehabilitation : A cardiac rehabilitation program delivered mainly at home with structured guidance and clinical follow-up. It offers an alternative to center-based sessions while retaining planned support.
Exercise capacity : The ability to perform physical activity, often measured by workload or oxygen consumption. Improved capacity is a direct functional outcome of structured exercise training.
Secondary prevention : Measures used to prevent recurrence or progression of a disease after it has been diagnosed. Rehabilitation applies preventive care after a cardiac event or diagnosis.
Aerobic exercise : Physical activity that uses sustained, rhythmic movement of large muscle groups to increase oxygen demand. It is a central training mode for improving endurance after cardiac illness.
Percutaneous coronary intervention : A catheter-based procedure that opens narrowed coronary arteries, often using a balloon and stent. Patients may enter rehabilitation after coronary angioplasty or stent placement.
Center-based cardiac rehabilitation : Cardiac rehabilitation delivered through scheduled sessions at a clinic or rehabilitation facility. It provides in-person supervision and equipment, unlike primarily home-based delivery.
Health-related quality of life : A measure of how health affects a person's perceived physical, emotional, and social well-being. Rehabilitation aims to improve well-being as well as clinical risk measures.
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