Cardiac Rehabilitation and the Role of Exercise Physiologists

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Cardiac rehabilitation is critical in improving overall life quality while addressing mortality of cardiovascular illnesses. Over the years, most countries have established cardiac rehabilitation programs to help people recover from heart surgery and heart attacks. In such a case, patients access counseling services and education to reduce cardiac symptoms, reduce risks of heart problems in the future, and enhance physical fitness. Furthermore, since a sedentary lifestyle is a contributing factor to heart illnesses, an emphasis on physical exercise can be critical to address the cardiovascular issues in society.
Exercise physiologist plays a critical role in analyzing a patient’s medical history to determine the most appropriate exercise and fitness regimen. Besides, they must monitor blood pressure, EKG, and medications to ensure that the patients are safe. The professionals develop exercise programs and fitness that help patients recover from chronic and cardiovascular illnesses. As a result, patients improve their flexibility, body composition, and cardiovascular functioning.
An exercise physiologist can monitor a patient’s blood pressure to ensure it is not beyond 200/90 while exercising. Besides, they can monitor heart rate, exertion rating scale, and talk test in determining the appropriate exercise intensity for different patients. The professionals calculate the target heart rate to track and guide exercise intensity. Therefore, using a heart rate monitor is ideal in keeping track of heart rate during exercise. Overweight or aged patients should seek medical attention before starting a new exercise program.
Blood pressure and the RPE scale are the ideal measures that exercise physiologists can use to know when they should increase the intensity of exercise among patients. Notably, exercise intensity increases based on heart rate that helps to interpret cardiac output values. Following a higher cardiac output, an exercise physiologist can increase the intensity of exercise. However, exercise physiologists have to assess patients’ fitness to improve their health while enhancing their wellbeing. These professionals offer a wide range of services, including health education, physical rehabilitation, and exercise counseling.
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