Research, Resource & Education
CARDIAC
Home Exercise & Nutrition Guide
Table of Contents
It is beneficial for people who have a history or are currently undergoing treatment for cardiac disease or stroke to engage in an exercise program. It has also been shown that a healthy diet and exercise program can decrease risk of cardiac issues before they happen, as well as help to decrease the risk of further events.
It is recommended that if you’re new to exercising or have pre-existing health concerns, you should consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This will ensure that you receive personalized recommendations tailored to your unique health status, and potentially prevent any complications that may arise.
It is important to remember that the information presented here and in books is of an educational nature and should not be used in lieu of medical advice from your doctor and healthcare team.
Most of the cardiac research is from the CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH – National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute unless otherwise specified.
Cardiac Disease:
Exercise Benefits & Precautions
Plus
Home Exercise & Nutrition Guide
Please see Home Exercise Guide for the main exercise table of content and more about the Fitness & Nutrition Series.
The information below in is addition to the main Fitness & Nutrition Book.
CARDIAC
Coronary Heart Disease
Physical Activity and Your Heart
Levels of Intensity in Aerobic Activity; Types of Aerobic Activity; Other Types of Exercise
Risks, Benefits, Guidelines for Adults
Guidelines for Adults over 65 and Older
How to Make Physical Activity Part of your Daily Routine
Exercise Response to Cardiac Medications
Cardiac disease or symptoms and possible exercise precautions
Angina, Arrhythmias, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial fibrillation, Pacemaker/ICD; Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Heart Failure (CHF), Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Hypertension / Hypotension
Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Stroke aka Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Exercise Program by National Stroke Association – Hope, A Stroke Recovery Guide
Heart-healthy eating (NIH) Foods to Eat and Nutrients to Limit / DASH Diet
Sample Pages
Who is this Book for?
Who is this Book not For?
This book is for:
• Those with a history of heart disease, stroke or attending cardiac rehab to be used in conjunction with the physician or other health care provider and/or physical therapist recommendations.
• The beginner who has never exercised before
• The individual that has mastered the basics, but wants to know how to advance to the next level.
• Pre/post rehab individuals who would like to advance or want a list of exercise programs to follow.
• The personal trainer, physical therapist, or other coaches who would like their client to have a list of exercises that can be progressed.
This book is not for or may need modification:
• Chronic or acute disorders/injury’s that is not being followed by a health care professional. This book can be used in conjunction with a rehab program.
• If you are over 40 and have never exercises before, it is advised that a physician clears you first.
• Undiagnosed pain
• The person that does not feel they can safely modify their individual program, although can be used in conjunction with rehab or coaches/personal trainers.
• People with the following issues that have been cleared by an MD for an exercise program or in conjunction with rehab.
These issue will be addressed in future volumes: Arthritis, Respiratory Disease, Cancer, Metabolic, Autoimmune and Neurological disorders.
References
Disease | Topic | Company / Link |
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Angina | Other Conditions Related to Heart Disease | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Angina | Exercising With Angina: Prescription for Health | Medscape |
Arrhythmias (also see A-fib) | What is atrial fibrillation? | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Arrhythmias | Heart Arrhythmia & Exercise | Livestrong |
Atherosclerosis | Other Conditions Related to Heart Disease | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Atherosclerosis | What Is Atherosclerosis? | NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
Aortic Aneurysm | Other Conditions Related to Heart Disease | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Aortic Aneurysm | Can You Exercise If You Have An Aortic Aneurysm? | E Pain Assist |
Aortic Aneurysm | Exercising with AAA (search) | LiveStrong |
Atrial Fibrillation (aka A-fib) | What is atrial fibrillation? | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Atrial Fibrillation (aka A-fib) | Safe Exercises When You Have Atrial Fibrillation | Everyday Health |
Atrial Fibrillation (aka A-fib) | Side effects of exercising with atrial fibrillation | Health Line |
Atrial Fibrillation (aka A-fib) | Can I Exercise with Atrial Fibrillation? | Living with Atrial Fibrillation |
Cardiomyopathy | About cardiomyopathy | Cardiomyopathy UK |
Cardiomyopathy | Cardiomyopathy | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Cholesterol & Triglyceride | About Cholesterol | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Cholesterol & Triglyceride | High Blood Triglycerides | NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | What Is Heart Failure? | NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | Heart Failure | AusMed |
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | Prescribing Exercise to Patients with Heart Disease | Doctor's Handbook |
Heart Attack aka Myocardial Infarction | Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and Recovery | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Heart Attack aka Myocardial Infarction | Exercise & Activity After a Heart Attack | Cleveland Clinic |
Heart Attack aka Myocardial Infarction | What Is a Heart Attack? | NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
Hypertension | Facts About Hypertension | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Hypertension | Pulmonary Hypertension | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Hypertension | High Blood Pressure | Medline Plus |
Hypotension | Low Blood Pressure | NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) | What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator? | Health Line |
Pacemaker | What Are Pacemakers? | NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
Pacemaker | How to Exercise Safely With a Pacemaker | LiveStrong |
Palpations | What Is an Arrhythmia? | NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) | Exercise Rehabilitation in Peripheral Artery Disease | Circulation |
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) | Supervised Exercise Therapy for PAD | American Heart Institute |
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) | What Is Peripheral Artery Disease? | NIH - National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
Stroke - Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) | Life After Stroke | American Stroke Association |
Stroke - Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) | Recovery Resources for Patients | American Stroke Association |
Stroke - Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) | About Stroke | CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Stroke - Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) | How a stroke can affect mobility | Stroke Association |