Cardiac Rehabilitation
What Is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
You will work with specially trained physicians, clinical exercise physiologists, registered nurses and registered dietitians to improve your heart health. Our cardiac rehab program includes:
- Medical evaluation
- Monitored exercise
- Cardiac risk factor modification
- Education
Do You Qualify for the Program?
If you’ve had any of the following conditions or procedures, you are a good candidate for our program:
- Heart attack
- Bypass surgery
- Heart valve repair/replacement
- Angioplasty
- Stable angina
- Heart and/or lung transplant
- Cardiac surgery
- Coronary artery disease documented by exercise tolerance test or coronary angiography
A physician referral is required for admission to the program.
Topics We Will Cover
Many scientific studies have shown that education and lifestyle modification are keys to a successful recovery. Topics covered during rehabilitation include:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Understanding your cholesterol
- Blood pressure control
- Heart disease
- Better exercise for life
- Smoking cessation
- Stress management
