In Germany, coronary heart disease is associated with a high mortality and morbidity.
Thus, cardiological rehabilitation is an important component of postoperative care
and is becoming increasingly important. Since it is essential to see cardiological
rehabilitation following surgical procedures such as coronary bypass surgery, valve
surgery, implantation of a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillators also under the aspect
of illness management and life-style modification, rehabilitation should not exclusively
focus on the physical problems but also take account of the psychological problems
of patients.
Coronary heart disease - cardiological rehabilitation - psychological aspects
