Thorough cardiac patient management encompasses much more than giving medications or conducting surgical operations; it actually involves a broader lifestyle approach, including diet and exercise. Structural, nutritional guidance and physical activity plans are necessary to achieve better outcomes and avert future cardiac episodes in patients with heart disease or at risk for heart disease.
In this blog, we explore the role of diet and exercise in cardiac patient management programs, provide practical recommendations, and highlight evidence-based strategies that healthcare providers incorporate into patient care plans.
Recommended Diet Models:
Mediterranean Diet:
Rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, olive oil and fish
Associated with lower cardiovascular mortality.
DASH Diet (Diet plan to stop hypertension):
Focuses on low sodium, high potassium and magnesium intake
Proven to lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
Plant based diets:
Reduces saturated fats and emphasizes fibre.
It helps in weight control and cholesterol management
Important nutritional guidelines to follow:
- Avoid processed foods and fatty meats
- Increase fibre intakes such as oats, beans and whole grains
- Consume lean proteins like fish, poultry and tofu.
- Reduce sodium intake
- Keep yourself hydrated with water and heart-healthy herbal teas
Types of recommended exercises:
- Aerobic exercises such as walking, cycling, and swimming are 150 minutes per week with moderate intensity.
- Resistance training 2-3 times per week using light weights or bands for improvement of muscle tone and metabolic health.
- Improve movement efficiency and reduce injury risk with yoga and stretching.
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