Cardiac Rehabilitation |
Cardiac rehabilitation is a process to restore cardiac patients to optimized exercise capacity and function, reduce effects of immobilization, improve quality of life, prevent further complication and reduce long-term mortality.
Phases of cardiac rehabilitation are;
Phase I: In-patient program
Objectives: - Prevent and reduce effects of immobilization - Improve functional capacity to achieve independent daily activities - Return home with good quality of life - Know how to manage risk factors and exercise at home
Program Components: - Patient assessment - Exercise program • Range of Motion Exercise (ROME) • Resistance Exercise: calisthenic exercises • Aerobic exercise: walking, bicycling - Self-care training - Chest program - Education: disease, risk factors and management - Discharge planning
Phase II: Out-patient program After discharge, low-risk patients can do home exercise program and follow up with physiatrists to adjust the program as scheduled. High-risk patients are advised to undergo an 8-week monitored exercise sessions at cardiopulmonary rehabilitation out-patient unit.
Operating hours: Monday and Thursday 1.00 – 3.30 PM Appointment: OPD Rehabilitation, 5th floor, Out-patient Por-Por-Ror building Sarissa Rangkla, MD Friday 8.30 – 11.30 AM Jirapa Jampaibool, MD Monday 8.30 – 11.30 AM
Phase III: Maintenance program After complete exercise sessions, patients are advised to continue exercise at home to maintain life-long benefits.
For more information, please visit http://www.thaiheart.org/images/column_1309869695/Cardiac_Rehabilitation%20_%20sarissa.pdf
Referral and appointment: http://www.chula.osaly.com/php/TimeTable.php?search_clinic=468&search_docname=%CA%C3%D4%CA%CA%D2&search_docsurname=%E1%C3%A7%A1%C5%E9%D2
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