AMBULATORY CARDIOVASCULAR REHABILITATION

It is intended for patients with heart muscle diseases (cardiomyopathy), patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction or undergone heart surgery (stent implantation, bypass implantation and heart valve surgery).

Our outpatient cardiovascular rehabilitation programme is also extremely beneficial for patients with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (hypertension, hyperlipidemia and genetic predisposition for cardiovascular disease). Recently, patients recovering from COVID-19 infection have been included in the aforementioned groups.

The data obtained at the initial cardiovascular examination and echocardiography will help us develop an individually tailored treatment programme for each patient that will be implemented separately. Based on the results, we will determine the type of supplements that the patient will be taking during the programme implementation for the improvement of the patient’s heart muscle function. The supportive oxygen therapy in a magnetic field is always a part of the programme.

During the rehabilitation, the current therapy is revised and an optimised drug therapy is determined. If the physician in charge finds it necessary, some patients can also have their blood sample taken for analysis. Also, additional tests can be performed for patients who require them (e.g. Holter ECG).

On the last day of the rehabilitation, a final cardiovascular examination and echocardiography are carried out. A discharge letter is issued upon the completion of the programme and the analysis of all parameters.

Depending on the patient’s condition, heart status and disorder type, the programme can either include physical activity (Outpatient cardiovascular rehabilitation with physical activity) or not (Outpatient cardiovascular rehabilitation without physical activity).

PROGRAMME DURATION The ideal therapy duration is 15 business days (three weeks). Daily therapy session should last between 30 and 60 minutes.

NOTE For the best possible insight into the patients’ condition, we recommend they bring the entire previous medical documentation. Patients who do not live in the area can email their to us before the agreed start of rehabilitation.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The programme begins with a cardiovascular examination, echocardiography and ergospirometry. Every day before the start of the programme, the patient will be taking supplements prescribed to them on the basis of the initial cardiovascular examination results. This will be followed by a cycle ergometer training, with dosed physical activity and continuous telemetric monitoring of ECG and blood pressure. Next, supportive oxygen therapy in a magnetic field will be carried out. On the last day of rehabilitation, the patient will once again undergo a cardiovascular examination, echocardiography and ergospirometry.

IT IS INTENDED for patients who are unable to train due to musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. impaired mobility of the lower extremities), general health condition (e.g. anemia, post COVID-19 conditions), balance disorders or severe heart failure, or who would be adversely affected by such activity.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The programme begins with a cardiovascular sin examination and echocardiography. Every day, before the start of the programme, the patient will be taking supplements prescribed to them on the basis of the initial cardiovascular examination results. Next, supplemental oxygen therapy in a magnetic field will carried out. On the last day of the rehabilitation, the patient will once again undergo a cardiovascular examination and echocardiography.