Rehabilitación Cardíaca, 2e

CARDIAC REHABILITATION

Sociedad española de Rehabilitación Cardio-Respiratoria (SORECAR)
Editorial Medica Panamericana
610 pages
ISBN: 9788411062114
February 2025

Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Each year, millions of people suffer from the aftereffects of cardiovascular diseases, which impact the quality of life of the survivors. This book introduces clinical providers to the history of cardiac rehabilitation and its various programs, as well as their indications, phases, and actions to take depending on the pathology. It also delves into the anatomical and physiological basics of the heart, lungs, and muscles, in order to guide the training and exercises of cardiac patients. Cardiac Rehabilitation is suitable for a broad audience, including healthcare professionals at cardiac rehabilitation units, cardiologists, primary care doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nurses.