Diabetes mellitus in cardiac rehabilitation

Patients in cardiac rehabilitation suffering from diabetes mellitus belong to the group of patients at highest risk for new cardiovascular events and therefore require highly specialized rehabilitation programs. Changes in lifestyle are of great importance to control all relevant cardiovascular risk...

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Published in:Herz 2012-02, Vol.37 (1), p.48-50
Main Author: Bonner, G
Format: Article
Language:eng ; ger
Subjects:
Combined Modality Therapy
Coronary Disease - prevention & control
Coronary Disease - rehabilitation
Diabetes Complications - prevention & control
Diabetes Complications - rehabilitation
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - rehabilitation
Humans
Life Style
Patient Compliance
Patient Education as Topic
Risk-Taking
Self Care
Sports
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Summary:Patients in cardiac rehabilitation suffering from diabetes mellitus belong to the group of patients at highest risk for new cardiovascular events and therefore require highly specialized rehabilitation programs. Changes in lifestyle are of great importance to control all relevant cardiovascular risk factors, and patients need to learn healthy lifestyle in special education programs. Furthermore, it is necessary to prepare patients for self-management of their disease in their daily life and work. Physicians should optimize pharmacological treatment in accordance with guidelines in order to minimize secondary end organ damage. To ensure long-term success of cardiac rehabilitation, reliable rehabilitation care should be initiated on discharge of the patient.
ISSN:0340-9937
1615-6692
DOI:10.1007/s00059-011-3552-2