How to restart exercising after a heart attack
Two runners suffered heart attacks and died at the Tata Mumbai Marathon last Sunday. Exercise is not only included in all post-bypass surgery plans but it is also advised soon as one is diagnosed with a heart problem and surgery or a procedure to put stents has been planned, said Dr. Naresh Kumar Goyal, director and head of the department of cardiology at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi. “Regular exercise has been shown to improve outcomes following all sorts of cardiac surgeries, including valve replacement, device implantation, and even heart transplantation,” Goyal adds. Restarting active life One must consult their doctor and heart specialist before beginning any exercise routine because a full cardiac rehabilitation programme must include supervised exercise sessions, nutritional counselling and psychological therapy. Anyone who is hospitalised for a cardiac disease, a heart attack, stent insertion or heart surgery receives specific instructions from the doctor or team of doctors while at the hospital.
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