CAD is when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked by a build-up of plaque (fat, cholesterol, and inflammatory material). That narrowing reduces blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle, causing chest pain and shortness of breath. It also increases the risk of heart attack over time.

Exercise-based rehabilitation is a first-line intervention. Movement helps blood vessels work better, increases blood flow to the heart, and makes the heart pump more efficiently. It can lower resting heart rate and blood pressure. 

Exercise also promotes metabolic health by helping the body use insulin more effectively and improving cholesterol profiles; things that directly reduce cardiovascular risk. It reduces inflammation and helps stabilise plaque so it is less likely to rupture.

With commitment and consistency with exercise, many people also report feeling more confident with movement and less anxious about exertion.

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AF the most common sustained heart rhythm problem. It happens when the electrical signals in the atria become rapid and disorganised, leading to an irregular and often fast heartbeat. Because the atria don’t contract effectively, blood flow through the heart is less efficient.

AF comes in different forms. Paroxysmal AF comes and goes, persistent AF lasts longer than seven days, and permanent AF is an ongoing rhythm that is accepted as the long-term pattern. 

Exercise is strongly recommended when AF is medically managed and stable. At Citrus, we individualise your program so that movement is a tool for health rather than a source of worry. Over time, physical activity can improve how the heart pumps blood and lower blood pressure and resting heart rate. It also helps with weight management and systemic inflammation; both are linked to reduced AF burden and recurrence risk in some individuals.

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Cardiac surgery covers procedures on the heart or major blood vessels to treat conditions that medication alone can’t fix. This includes operations like pacemaker insertion, valve repair or replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and defibrillator implantation.

Rehabilitation after cardiac surgery is essential for recovery and long-term heart health. Evidence shows that structured exercise helps the heart pump more efficiently, increases oxygen delivery to tissues, and supports healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular function. 

At Citrus, your program is individualised to respect surgical healing and progresses at a pace that suits you. Movement becomes a tool for recovery, confidence, and long-term cardiovascular health.

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