(HealthDay News) -- Cardiac rehabilitation can help strengthen the heart and improve overall health after a heart attack, angioplasty, coronary bypass, heart valve replacement or another heart problem.

The American College of Cardiology says goals of cardiac rehab include:

• Speeding and improving recovery.
• Lowering risk factors for heart disease, including diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
• Encouraging you to make healthy lifestyle changes.
• Improving your overall health and quality of life.

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