Here’s why cardiac rehab is so important in recovery from heart attack

Recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery can be a major challenge, both physically and emotionally. Experts are saying, however, the majority of patients are missing out on an important tool in that recovery -- cardiac rehab.

[@ajpenny1427]

Just had a widow maker...definitely going to do the rehab.

[@quacker998]

Should be required by insurance and not denied by corporations

[@garyfetting9043]

I signed up for it, but the $55 insurance co-pay for every visit ($400/month) forced me to do it on my own. Never made much sense to me why the insurance company would do that.

[@shoomapadoo1141]

I am 13 days out of modified Bentall procedure with konect bovine tissue valve. Was in great shape when I went in with minimal damage and classified as Stage C: A Symptomatic. I am 60 years old and made the decision to surgery one year after the diagnosis of severe aorta valve stenosis. Took me that long to get my nerve up. I was working, I felt great, what the heck? Third opinion I said let's do it because I didn't want the recovery to be ridiculously long and/or my heart to be irreversibly damaged by my own hand because of my cowardness. The first week out of general anesthesia is NO JOKE and it does hurt. I've been home for three day and begin warfarin tomorrow evening for three months. Feeling very good

[@ashkcm]

Is this good for people who have heart disease?

[@noteynote4873]

This service is not available everywhere you live. There's is no guarantee. Therefore, you have to rely on yourself and search on the Internet for advice. Just go out and do a 20 minute walk everyday.

[@Driverlegacy021ge]

This is really good info def the confidence with Drs is a positive thing because it gives patients the viewpoint that they can recover with Professional advice from a Dr

[@gatesdubois9373]

I had a heart attack at 40 and I wasn't picked to do rehab I was told go home do cardio you'll be fine. A year later my chest hurts when I try push myself and I'm struggling in dealing with it

[@isaacali8695]

These doctors advise you as though they speaking from experience.

[@user-zt1rv5ye5e]

Ill do it myself dont need these people its for people that are not active