Abstract

CRUZ BENITEZ, Liván. Impact of cardiac intra-hospital rehabilitation in patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2006, vol.10, n.3, pp.81-90. ISSN 1561-3194.

A retrospective, longitudinal and descriptive study was done on the advantages of applying the stage I of the RC in 100% of low-risk AMI patients assisted at Comandante Pinares General Teaching Hospital (HGCP) during 2003-2004 in Pinar del Río province. The research was based on data collected from the clinical records of these patients, which are filed. The variables explored during the surveys include: anamnesis, physical examination, electrocardiogram, telecardiography, ocurrence of major complications and finally the functional classification done at hospital discharge. All results showed the rehabilitation advantages as essential part of the assistance and therapy which patients of any age and with cardiac disorders should have access to in order to improve their quality of life.

Keywords : CARDIAC REHABILITATION; ISCHEMIC CARDIOPATHY.

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