Below you will find lots of useful resources to support your cardiovascular rehabilitation programme including:
Wirral Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Facebook page
The service’s Facebook page provides lots of self-care resources which can be accessed 24/7. There is also a closed group linked to the page for those currently accessing (or have previously accessed) the service for peer support – this group is monitored by staff.
Education
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Voiced-over educational module videos
Atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
Cardiac conditions
Cardiovascular disease and the heart
Exercise for a healthy heart
Getting back on track
Healthy eating for a healthy heart
Healthy mind, healthy heart
Heart failure explained
Managing your medicines
Risk factors
Stress and heart health
Weight management
Let’s talk about…bitesize education
coming soon
Exercise
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Exercise snacks videos
Calf raises
Half jack
Leg swings
Side leg raise
Sit to stand
Step up
Progressive exercise sessions
coming soon
Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation (ACPICR) patient leaflets
Service developed walking plans
Please speak to a member of the cardiovascular rehabilitation team before starting your home-based exercise programme.
Useful links
Page last reviewed: 10/07/2024