We talked until we were blue in the face. Patients notice the atmosphere of wellbeing as well. Everybody is working on themselves, side by side. No one looks down on anyone else. Everyone is on different levels and we all remember what we were like at that level.
Cardiac programs begin slowly with patients, building cardiovascular strength little at a time.
Individual programs assure patients get the most benefit from the exercise while assuring they can tolerate it. Both facilities offer nurse educators and dietitians who help patients and families go through the confusing maze of new medications and diet. It is a rehab program and it is a program that everyone should go through.