Effect of Cardiac Rehabilitation on the Psychological Changes in Post Myocardial Infarction Patients

Abstract

he epidemic of the current is CAD and it is estimated to be the single most important disease in the world in the terms of mortality, morbidity, disability, and economy even the 2020. Therefore cardiac preventive programs greatly needed. Cardiac rehabilitation in post-MI patients would have beneficial effects on cardiac function without adversely affecting LV remodeling or causing serious cardiac complications.. The benefits of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CR) and supervised exercise training for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). It is class1 recommendations in ESC guidelines. Apart from improving physical capacity, the effects of CR include the modification of the symphato-vagal balance and improving mental competence. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation on depression, anxiety and physical capacity in patients after myocardial infarction.