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Fresh Focus #64: Cardiac Rehab at Home
Fresh Focus
English - June 14, 2022 18:07 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBNutrition Health & Fitness Government nutrition healthy choices the healthy plate dieting wellness veterans veterans health move! meal planning Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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According to the American Heart Association, 1 in 4 heart failure patients are readmitted within 30 days of discharge from the hospital, and approximately half within 6 months. It is suggested that around one-fourth of these readmissions may be preventable. For patients being treated for heart disease, poor diet and medication compliance are the most common reasons for readmission.
In episode #64, the Home-based Cardiac Rehab Dietitian discusses ways to lower the chances for of going back into the hospital soon after discharge. She includes 10 ways to maintain heart health after receiving a heart related diagnosis and tips for making positive changes to improve heart health.