J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2022 Jun 1;9(6). Epub 2022 Jun 1.
Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pécs, 7621 Pécs, Hungary.
Background: In the rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and after myocardial infarction (MI), lifestyle modifications-exercise and nutritional therapy, smoking cessation, stress management-are essential and have a major, long-term impact on the overall health of patients.
Methods: After MI and acute primary care, a lifestyle medicine team (medical doctors, dietitian, exercise physiologist) supervised the therapy of a 40 year-old male patient for 12 months. The program included assessments, regular medical controls, personalized diet, and exercise therapy monitored by a heart rate watch. Read More