title: Rehabilitation of the patient with myocardial infarction. Responsibility of the primary care physician.
abstract: The goal of the rehabilitative approach to the patient with myocardial infarction is a rapid return to a relatively productive and/or an independent role in society. The ideal rehabilitation program is incorporated into the plan of care during the acute hospitalization, involves the patient's family and social environment as a support system, and continues in the office of the physician and/or in community facilities.
mesh_terms: D004434:Early Ambulation; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010819:Physician's Role; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life