Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation may be advised in the following situations:

• After a heart attack (myocardial infarction)
• In individuals diagnosed with coronary artery disease or long-standing chest pain (angina)
• For patients living with heart failure or cardiomyopathy
• In cases of peripheral artery disease affecting blood flow to the limbs
• Following cardiac procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, or coronary artery bypass surgery
• After heart valve repair or replacement
• In selected patients after heart or lung transplantation
• For certain congenital heart conditions or pulmonary hypertension, where supervised recovery is beneficial

Reach out to cardiac rehabilitation doctors in Navi Mumbai at UMC Hospitals for effective recovery.

Preparation begins with a discussion with your doctor once your acute treatment is complete. A detailed medical assessment is done before enrolment, including review of medical history, medications, physical capacity, and risk factors. Patients are encouraged to clarify insurance coverage, set realistic recovery goals, and share personal preferences or concerns. This collaborative approach ensures the program is safe, individualized, and practical.

Most programs run for approximately three months, although the duration varies depending on one's needs. Some will need longer or more intensive short-term programs. A multidisciplinary team comprising cardiologists, nurses, exercise specialists, nutritionists, mental health specialists, and rehabilitation therapists delivers care. The patients are usually closely monitored, particularly during exercise sessions, for safety and to give confidence. Consult our team at UMC Hospitals for the best cardiac rehabilitation in Navi Mumbai.

• Medical assessment to determine physical capacity, identify any limitations one may have, or what could potentially place them at risk by entering this program.
• Supervised exercise, starting with low-intensity exercises, like walking or cycling, or light jogging, and advancing gradually as tolerated
• Alternative therapies include yoga and strengthening exercises, as appropriate and medically indicated
• The use of lifestyle education on heart-healthy nutrition, weight management, regular physical activity, and smoking cessation
• Management of comorbid conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia by education and monitoring
• Emotional and psychological support to address anxiety, low mood, or fear following a cardiac event
• Counselling and mental health support, with medication where necessary, to support emotional recovery to safely return to normal activities and work

Well-structured cardiac rehabilitation at UMC Hospital, Navi Mumbai, is known to reduce heart-related complications and mortality. Patients often experience improved energy levels, better exercise tolerance, enhanced emotional resilience, and greater confidence in managing their condition. Cardiac rehabilitation at our Department of Cardiology empowers individuals to actively participate in their recovery and sustain heart health well beyond the program itself.