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… Condition Basics What is cardiac rehabilitation (rehab)? Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is a program … lead to a stronger heart and better health. Cardiac rehab can help you feel better and …
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… Heart Failure: Should I Get a Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)? 1 Get the … A pacemaker for heart failure is used for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). This … heart failure. You might hear it only called cardiac resynchronization therapy, or CRT. Key …
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… Overview Intermittent catheterization programs (ICPs) are often used … show you and/or a loved one how to perform a catheterization. Preparation Be sure you have … 5 cm (2 in.) of the tip of the catheter. Catheterization If you are not circumcised, …
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… Overview Intermittent catheterization programs (ICPs) are often used … show you and/or a loved one how to perform a catheterization. Preparation Be sure you have … learn to do this without a mirror also. Catheterization Slowly insert the catheter …
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… Condition Basics What is cardiac arrest? In cardiac arrest, the heart suddenly stops … will die. This problem is also called sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is different …
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… Overview Exercise is an important part of cardiac rehab. You may do some new exercises … rehab program. This is when you continue your cardiac rehab on your own without close … will be even greater than for most people. Cardiac rehab exercises help you get back and …
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… measurements during your exercise sessions at cardiac rehab and at home. Target heart rate … rate. As you progress through the phases of cardiac rehab and you stay more active, you … It is usually used as part of an organized cardiac rehab program. It is probably most …
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… Overview Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) typically … This program is one part, or phase, of your cardiac rehab. You will likely take part in a … has been shown to be very effective with cardiac patients for improving muscular …
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… Overview Cardiac devices include pacemakers and ICDs … (implantable cardioverter-defibrillators). Cardiac devices have very advanced features. … on your needs. Doctors check, or monitor, cardiac devices on a regular basis to make …
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… to the brain and other vital organs. Cardiac output is the term that describes the … heart pumps each minute. Doctors think about cardiac output in terms of the following equation: Cardiac output = stroke volume × heart rate …
