Dr. Sonny C. Sendon - Cardiologist & Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist

12/07/2026

02/06/2026

Grateful to have been given the opportunity to speak at the 56th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Heart Association, where I shared the barriers, realities, and challenges of establishing and sustaining cardiac rehabilitation in a provincial setting in Camarines Sur.

Building cardiac rehabilitation programs outside major urban centers comes with many limitations--from resources and accessibility to awareness and manpower--but it also highlights the importance of continuing to bring cardiovascular care closer to our communities.

Thank you to the Philippine Heart Association and the Council on Cardiac Rehabilitation for the trust and opportunity to share our experience from the province. It is an honor to contribute to the ongoing conversations on making cardiac rehabilitation more accessible and inclusive for Filipinos everywhere.

14/03/2026

Stress doesn’t just affect the mind, it also affects the heart. Chronic stress can raise blood pressure, increase heart rate, and contribute to inflammation, all of which increase the risk of heart disease.

Taking time to manage stress through exercise, rest, and relaxation is an important step in protecting your heart. AHA outlines some tactics than you can do for quick stress relief. ❤️