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Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is a medically supervised program to help people who have

A heart attack
Angioplasty or coronary artery bypass grafting for coronary heart disease
A heart valve repair or replacement
A heart transplant or a lung transplant
Angina
Heart failure

The goal is to help you return to an active life, and to reduce the risk of further heart problems. A team of specialists will create a plan for you that includes exercise training, education on heart healthy living, and counseling to reduce stress. You will learn how to reduce your risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, depression, and diabetes. Being overweight, having obesity, smoking, and not exercising are other risk factors.

NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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