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What is Cardiac Rehabilitation

Chapter 10
Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care
(CR) is a commonly used treatment for men and women with cardiovascular disease.
Published in Chapter:
Cardiovascular Disease in Elderly an Early Care: Biopsychosocial Perspective
Barre Vijaya Prasad (Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (DIMHANS), India), Shamsi Akbar (King George's Medical University, India), and Ashwini R. (Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (DIMHANS), India)
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3480-8.ch010
Abstract
This chapter describes how cardiovascular disease in industrialized nations the proportion is higher, reaching 90%. Ageing has a remarkable effect on the heart and arterial system, out of which leading to an increase in cardiovascular disease including atherosclerosis, hypertension, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of Cardiovascular Disease morbidity and mortality today. Coronary heart disease accounts for 70 to 80 per cent of deaths in men and women in adults over 60 years of age. Congestive Heart Failure is the most common cause of hospitalization in the elderly. Since a significant proportion of the population is and will be elderly and the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease in this population is so profound, it is important to understand the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular disease in the elderly
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Chapter 44
Psychological Guidelines in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention
The ‘sum of activity and interventions required to ensure the best possible physical, mental, and social conditions so that patients with chronic or post-acute cardiovascular disease may, by their own efforts, preserve or resume their proper place in society and lead an active life’ (WHO).
Published in Chapter: Psychological Guidelines in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention; From: Handbook of Research on Information Technology Management and Clinical Data Administration in Healthcare
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