heart and blood vessel disorders
Acute Coronary Syndromes (Heart Attack; Myocardial Infarction; Unstable Angina)
Rehabilitation
 Rehabilitation for Heart Disorders , an important part of recovery, begins in the hospital. Remaining in bed for longer than 2 or 3 days leads to physical deconditioning and sometimes to depression and a sense of helplessness. Barring complications, people who have had a heart attack can usually progress to sitting in a chair, passive exercise, use of a commode chair, and reading on the first day. By the second or third day, people are encouraged to walk to the bathroom and engage in nonstressful activities, and they can do more activities each day. If everything goes well, people are usually back to their normal activities within about 6 weeks. Participation in a regular exercise program consistent with the person’s age and heart health is beneficial. 