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Medical Calculators For Cardiac Rehab

  We may know that medical calculators and rehabilitation aids are used to determine medical risks or to help patients in rehabilitation programs while they're getting better.  Many tools, such as the Barthel index , the Motricity index , the TCT, and others, are commonly used in cardiac rehab programs. Continue reading to learn why clinical tools are important and how they can help stroke patients get back on their feet. What is cardiac rehabilitation? Cardiac rehabilitation combines exercise training, cardiac risk factor modification, heart health education, diet and nutrition counseling, and psychosocial support to help you recover after surgery or medical treatment for a heart condition like a heart attack. No matter your age, gender, or heart issue, cardiac rehab can help. Why is it important? A stroke impairs brain blood flow, causing neural cell death, behavioral problems, and disability. The most obvious problem after a stroke is weakness in the muscles, mostly on the ...