Cardiac Rehabilitation
Support, exercise and education for healthy lifestyle changes following a cardiac diagnosis or event
Who Qualifies
People recovering from a recent heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, angioplasty, stents, other coronary interventions, coronary artery disease (CAD)
Program Benefits
- Rebuild strength and improve cardiac health
- Optimize fitness, flexibility, endurance
- Renew self-confidence and wellbeing
- Improve quality of life
- Increase energy
- Risk-factor modification (smoking cessation, weight control, cholesterol management)
- Learn heart-healthy habits
- Enable safe return to work and favorite activities
Key Components
- Medically supervised exercise
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Personalized program designed to help each person reach their optimal level of health and fitness
- Heart healthy education
- Nutrition counseling and classes
- Stress management
Medical Team
- Physician
- Exercise Physiologist
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Dietitian
Treatment Phases
Phase I - Hospital Recovery
Phase II - Early Outpatient Recovery 8 to 12 week program, three times a week, starting several weeks after hospitalization
Phase III - Maintenance Comprehensive approach with increased autonomy and independence
Insurance Coverage
Most medical insurances, including Medicare, cover
Phase II.
Participants pay for Phase III out of pocket.
Enrollment
Physician Referral is required. Please call 925.275.8444.