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 TopicCompany / Link
AnginaOther Conditions Related to Heart DiseaseCDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention
AnginaExercising With Angina: Prescription for HealthMedscape
Arrhythmias (also see A-fib)What is atrial fibrillation?CDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention
ArrhythmiasHeart Arrhythmia & ExerciseLivestrong
AtherosclerosisOther Conditions Related to Heart DiseaseCDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention
AtherosclerosisWhat Is Atherosclerosis?NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
Aortic AneurysmOther Conditions Related to Heart DiseaseCDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Aortic AneurysmCan You Exercise If You Have An Aortic Aneurysm?E Pain Assist
Aortic AneurysmExercising 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 FibrillationEveryday Health
Atrial Fibrillation (aka A-fib)Side effects of exercising with atrial fibrillationHealth Line
Atrial Fibrillation (aka A-fib)Can I Exercise with Atrial Fibrillation?Living with Atrial Fibrillation
CardiomyopathyAbout cardiomyopathyCardiomyopathy UK
CardiomyopathyCardiomyopathyCDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Cholesterol & TriglycerideAbout CholesterolCDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Cholesterol & TriglycerideHigh Blood TriglyceridesNIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)What Is Heart Failure?NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)Heart FailureAusMed
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)Prescribing Exercise to Patients with Heart DiseaseDoctor's Handbook
Heart Attack aka Myocardial InfarctionHeart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and RecoveryCDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Heart Attack aka Myocardial InfarctionExercise & Activity After a Heart AttackCleveland Clinic
Heart Attack aka Myocardial InfarctionWhat Is a Heart Attack?NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
HypertensionFacts About HypertensionCDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention
HypertensionPulmonary HypertensionCDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention
HypertensionHigh Blood PressureMedline Plus
HypotensionLow Blood PressureNIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?Health Line
PacemakerWhat Are Pacemakers?NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
PacemakerHow to Exercise Safely With a PacemakerLiveStrong
PalpationsWhat Is an Arrhythmia?NIH- National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)Exercise Rehabilitation in Peripheral Artery DiseaseCirculation
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)Supervised Exercise Therapy for PADAmerican Heart Institute
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)What Is Peripheral Artery Disease?NIH - National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
Stroke - Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)Life After StrokeAmerican Stroke Association
Stroke - Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)Recovery Resources for PatientsAmerican Stroke Association
Stroke - Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)About StrokeCDC - Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Stroke - Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)How a stroke can affect mobilityStroke Association