CARDIAC REHABILITATION-RISK FACTOR MODIFICATION
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SUMMARY
1. Smoking cessation.
2. Tight BSL control.
3. Tight BP control.
4. Tight lipid control: decreased triglycerides, decreased total cholesterol, decreased LDL (by 10-15%), increased HDL.
5. HRT in post-menopausal women.
6. Diet & exercise.
7. Alcohol consumption in moderation.
8. Weight reduction to achieve healthy BMI of 19-25.
9. Aspirin.
10. Management of OSA.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
