title: [Rehabilitation measures following myocardial infarct].
abstract: The term "rehabilitation" in its original meaning is compared to the new definition of "cardiac rehabilitation" by the World Health Organization. The formal early inpatient rehabilitation program ("Anschlussheilverfahren") is described and its indication and contraindication in the convalescent period three to eight weeks after the acute myocardial infarction are reviewed. Current concepts in the medical, occupational and psychological management are discussed. Data are presented that show the increase in working capacity at the end of an inpatient cardiac rehabilitation program, the rate of return to work and the positive effect of an inpatient rehabilitation program in patients older than 60 years.
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004434:Early Ambulation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000379:methods
vernacular_title: Rehabilitationsmassnahmen nach Myokardinfarkt.