Cardiac rehab plans and nurses guide Malaysian heart patients to recovery

Cardiac rehabilitation programmes, guided by cardiac nurses, are essential for helping heart patients transition from post-surgical recovery to long-term wellness, a critical need as heart disease remains Malaysia's leading cause of death. These structured plans, such as the EASE Programme, combine supervised exercise, dietary advice, stress management, and caregiver training to ensure safe recovery at home. Cardiac nurses monitor vital signs, explain medications, and use "Teach-Back" methods to confirm patient understanding, while also providing crucial emotional support. This approach is increasingly vital as the average age of Malaysian heart patients has dropped to 56-59 years, with heart attacks now affecting people in their 30s and 40s due to sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, and chronic stress.