Cardiac rehabilitation is a specialised programme designed to restore the health of people with coronary heart disease who have had a myocardial infarction or an operation following an angina attack. Its primary aim is to reduce the risk of future cardiovascular complications and to improve the person’s well-being.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Heart attacks used to be rare in people aged 25 to 30, yet today they have become widespread. This is due to high stress levels, a poor environment, an unhealthy diet, unbalanced physical activity and psychological and emotional exhaustion.
To stay healthy, it is advisable to see a cardiologist once a year, even if you have no symptoms. And if your heart starts to trouble you, see a doctor as soon as possible. Timely diagnosis and treatment help to preserve good health and also prolong life.
Certain signs of possible cardiovascular disorders mean a consultation with a cardiologist should take place promptly. The main ones are:
- swollen legs;
- pain in the heart area;
- laboured breathing;
- a fast or slow heartbeat;
- high blood pressure;
- dizziness at rest or during light physical activity.
An electrocardiogram is the simplest diagnostic method in cardiology.
An ECG allows you to:
- detect arrhythmias;
- identify ischaemia and myocardial infarction;
- diagnose conduction disorders and blocks;
- find indirect signs of left ventricular enlargement;
- recognise signs of degenerative changes.
Treating heart disease
A Swiss cardiology centre carries out a range of diagnostic tests that enable the specialist to make an accurate diagnosis.
In practice, modern diagnostic equipment allows the doctor to carry out the necessary set of tests during the consultation itself, which patients also appreciate.
A team of highly qualified doctors is the foundation of success. Most of them supervise doctoral candidates and medical students and continually develop their own expertise.
Modern equipment and highly qualified staff allow us to treat each patient individually, to accommodate any non-standard medical consultation and to offer services of the highest European standard.
What Swiss cardiology centres offer
- High-level cardiovascular and cardiac surgery procedures, medical diagnostics and patient consultations;
- Organising and implementing measures to improve the quality of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for cardiovascular patients, introducing effective methods of prevention, early detection and treatment, and spreading the best practices of leading medical institutions;
- Systematic analysis of morbidity, including temporary and permanent disability and mortality from cardiovascular disease, with proposals to improve these indicators.
When choosing a cardiology hospital, focus on choosing the cardiologist. After all, the outcome of your treatment depends on the doctor’s qualifications and professionalism.
With their great professionalism, use of the latest scientific advances and openness to the best international experience in cardiac surgery, the specialists of Swiss Medical Network will help you overcome your illness and return quickly to your normal life.
