Management... for heart disease patients
Management... for heart disease patients
It is well-known that exercise is beneficial for both physical and heart health, and can help prevent heart disease as well as extend the lives of heart disease patients. Exercise has many benefits, with two main objectives:
- To reduce disease progression and increase the lifespan of patients
- To maintain or improve physical health close to or similar to before the onset of heart disease
Before exercising or participating in any sports, all patients should consult with their doctor and exercise within their limits. During the initial stages of exercise, it is important to start slowly, not rush, take breaks when feeling tired or chest tightness, and gradually increase the duration of exercise until being able to exercise for at least 15 minutes continuously every day. It is also important to warm up and cool down before and after exercising, which is essential and should be done every time.
Although exercise is good for the heart and overall health, there are still risks for heart disease patients. Therefore, after being evaluated by a doctor, exercise should be done with caution, gradually increasing the intensity, and assessing their own physical capabilities to strengthen their physical fitness, improve their quality of life, and extend their lifespan, even if they have heart disease.
