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Heart Attacks & Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac Rehabilitation is a program to help heart patients recover quickly.

Referred by their physician, patients are supervised by a registered nurse as they work toward the goal of reducing the risk of another cardiac episode or keeping an existing heart condition from worsening.

Services provided through Cardiac Rehabilitation include supervised exercise programs, assistance in reducing risk factors, and general guidance to help the patient return to a full and normal life. Most of all, Cardiac Rehab offers patients a support system they can rely upon as they work to improve their heart condition.

Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Live longer and lessen your chances for another heart attack
Control heart disease symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath
Stop or reverse damage to your blood vessels in your heart
Lessen the physical and emotional effects of heart disease
Improve your stamina and strength, getting you back to your usual activities, including work, hobbies, and regular exercise
Improve your confidence and well-being

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

A comprehensive program designed to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.

Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)

A test performed at the hospital to check for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. The test translates the heart’s electrical activity into line tracings on paper, with the spikes and dips representing different aspects of the heart’s function.

Holter Monitoring

Similar to an Electrocardiogram, Holter Monitoring involves a continuous recording of a patient’s EKG for 24-48 hours. This allows the physician to correlate symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, or blackouts with heart activity during regular daily activities.

What Is Cardiac Rehabilitation ?

An individualized and personalized treatment plan, including evaluation and instruction on physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and other health-related areas
An important part of the treatment of your specific heart problem.
If you have one of the following diagnoses you may be eligible to participate:
Heart Attack
Angina
Coronary Artery Angioplasty or Stents
Open Heart Surgery Such as Coronary Bypass or Valve Surgery
Heart Failure
Heart Transplantation
Generally covered by most health insurance companies, however, check your specific plan to determine copays or other requirements.

Recent scientific studies have shown that people who complete a cardiac rehabilitation program can increase their life expectancy by up to five years.