After a heart attack, the accompaniment of health professionals is essential. At the Santo André Hospital in Leiria, the cardiac rehabilitation program has already helped hundreds of people recover through exercise.
Cardiovascular disease remains the biggest cause of mortality in the world, but there is a way to recover quality of life and even prevent new episodes.
At Leiria Hospital, patients are accompanied by health professionals in the cardiac rehabilitation program that integrates physical training and educational sessions on the disease.
These patients felt signs such as tiredness, feeling of anxiety, chest pain or numbness. But the changes in the life of those who participate in this rehabilitation program are remarkable.
According to a national study by the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation in 2023, every 15 minutes a person dies by cardiovascular disease in Portugal.
The Leiria Hospital project shows that it is possible to earn years of life and live with more quality after a heart attack.
