How to exercise for heart disease patients

  First, the choice of exercise program In the case of the same output, the blood pressure during upper limb activities is somewhat higher than during lower limb activities. For example, dumbbells, pullers, single and double bars, tennis, badminton and other sports are more likely to cause blood pressure to rise and increase the burden on the heart. Therefore, when heart patients exercise, it is better to start with lower limb exercise, walking is a better way, if the symptoms are heavy, you can walk slowly (30~50 steps/minute); if the symptoms are mild, you can walk quickly (more than 90 steps/minute). Adhere to the exercise 3 ~ 6 months later, you can carry out exercises with upper limb exercises, such as jogging, ballroom dancing, playing tai chi, doing radio gymnastics, etc.  Second, exercise should avoid the “morning peak” heart attack has an obvious time pattern, 6 to 9 am every day is the attack of the “morning peak”, especially angina and sudden death often occurs at about 9 am. Therefore, heart disease patients exercise, it is best to avoid this peak time, to arrange in the afternoon or evening is appropriate. It should be reminded that for patients who are recovering from heart disease, the earlier the rehabilitation exercise, the better the recovery effect, generally after the onset of a week can begin to exercise, and at least adhere to more than 6 months.  Third, exercise should be carried out gradually During the hospitalization period, the rehabilitation program should be carried out gradually under the supervision and assistance of the medical staff, starting with easy activities, including sitting in bed, joint activities and self-care such as shaving. This is followed by walking in the ward or corridor, as well as restricted stair climbing, etc.  Early recovery, 2 to 12 weeks after discharge from the hospital, may include rehabilitation at a medical center or following the recommendations of doctors and nurses and other medical professionals at home. During early recovery, patients can gradually increase their activity level under close supervision, and doctors will give advice on safe exercise at home, such as walking and soft gymnastics. Patients also need to learn how to make healthy eating choices, quit smoking, psychological adjustment and social reintegration.  Post-recovery, a procedure that begins 6 to 12 weeks after hospitalization, usually lasts 3 to 6 months. During this time patients can exercise under medical supervision and continue to receive health education on nutrition, lifestyle and weight control.  Lifetime maintenance, when the patient has learned the proper way to exercise and begin to practice a healthy diet and lifestyle, and will also have more autonomy in their lives. The task at this stage is to maintain the current state of health for life and receive regular rehabilitation follow-up.