The Active Heart: An exercise book for cardiac rehab patients

The Active Heart supports and motivates patients starting a cardiac rehab program. Simple to read, understand and enjoy, the Active Heart stresses the importance of exercise during recovery from a heart event and discusses the right way to do it. Includes an exercise record, a goal sheet and encourages working with a dietitian to design a healthy meal plan.Consultant:* Barbara Johnston Fletcher, RN, MN, FAAN, Clinical Associate Professor, Brooks College of Health, School of Nursing, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FLReviewers:* F. Stuart Sanders, MD, FACP, FAACVPR, FACSM, Clinical Professor, Emory University School of Medicine, 4 Time Olympic Physician, Director, Habersham Cardiac Disease Reversal & Rehabilitation Program, Demorest, GA Testimonials:*Gives a great overview of goals and what to expect of a cardiac rehab program. - B.Brewer, RN*I love your "The Love Your Heart Diet" book. It's very informative yet easy for patients to understand. -- K. Lukas, RN*Great book. Thanks. We are going to use in our cardiac rehab program. -- H. Lyman, RN*The Love Your Heart Diet book is perfect. Describes our rehab unit quite well. -- C. Beard, RN*I like The Love Your Heart Diet book. It followa our rehab program closely. -- S. Davis, RN*The Love Your Heart Diet book is very good. It's easy to understand and read. Keep up the good work!*Good resource for cardiac rehab patients. Provides basic information and guidance for patient teaching during the program. -- M. Golaska, RN