Kazakhstan's leading cardiac institute transforms lives through rehabilitation

Specialized Cardiac and Therapeutic Care with Rehabilitation Provided at Almaty's National Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases

The cardiology and rehabilitation department of the National Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases offers specialized cardiac and therapeutic medical care, including recovery treatment and medical rehabilitation for residents of Almaty and regions across Kazakhstan, the institute's press service reports.

According to Roza Kuanyshbekova, Chair of the Institute's Board, Doctor of Medical Sciences, and Professor, the rehabilitation department treats patients from nearly all regions of Kazakhstan. These include residents of Nur-Sultan, Almaty, and the Almaty, Aktobe, Atyrau, West Kazakhstan, Zhambyl, Karaganda, Kostanay, Kyzylorda, Mangystau, and Turkestan regions.

As the clinic's director notes, cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive set of measures designed to assist patients who have suffered severe cardiac conditions, such as myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, or endovascular heart procedures involving the heart, its valves, or blood vessels.

Cardiac rehabilitation includes physical training—such as therapeutic exercises, measured walking, and stationary bike workouts—as well as smoking cessation, weight and lipid level normalization, and psychological support to reduce the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

"Key aspects of cardiac rehabilitation include preserving and restoring health, physical activity, work capacity, and social engagement; optimizing medication therapy to prevent exacerbations and progression of cardiovascular disease while expanding physical activity; and addressing psychological well-being to help patients overcome the consequences of illness," says Roza Tokhtanalievna.

Another critical component of cardiac rehabilitation is patient participation in the institute's Patient Schools. These health education programs not only provide knowledge but also teach methods to eliminate risk factors that contribute to life-threatening diseases. Patients develop a positive attitude toward treatment, proper behavior in daily life, and workplace habits.

Rehabilitation should begin as early as possible, with the most comprehensive measures implemented after the inpatient treatment phase.

Efforts to improve health, restore work capacity, prevent disease complications, reintegrate patients into society, and enhance quality of life yield tangible results.