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, FL Reviewers: • 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