Rehabilitation after myocardial infarction.
The family physician plays an important role in rehabilitating a patient following a heart attack. Knowing the factors which influence the prognosis allows the therapeutic regimen to be individualized. Careful medical assessment is required throughout the program, and familiarity with medications to reduce the risk of complications is essential. The patient and his family should be educated to assist the patient to enjoy a lifestyle and attitude which should be healthier than it was before the acute cardiac event.
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