Cardiac Rehabilitation in Geriatric Individuals

Abstract

Background: The aim of the study is a current review in the field of cardiac rehabilitation in geriatric individuals. Methods: Literature searches were conducted using PubMed, Embase and Scopus. Additional articles were identifed by searching reference lists. Results: Aging is a physiological condition in the normal process of life and leads to changes in all organs and systems. The aging process significantly affects the cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, and metabolic systems. Cardiac rehabilitation provides numerous psychological and physiological benefits to older adults. All comorbidities, frailty status, and social and financial factors should be comprehensively evaluated while planning cardiac rehabilitation programs that consist of the main components of exercise training, risk factor management, and psychosocial counseling in older adults. Conclusions: Regular participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs can reduce morbidity and mortality rates and improve cardiorespiratory fitness and overall health outcomes by modifying coronary artery disease risk factors in older adults with chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and respiratory disease