About
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Outpatient Program, Phase II, is an exercise and education program designed to help you live a more heart healthy lifestyle. Your physician, along with a registered nurse, will create a personalized exercise plan to help your heart become stronger and more efficient. Throughout the sessions, you will be closely monitored to assess your response to the prescribed exercises, and your physician will receive regular progress reports.
After 12 weeks, an optional Phase III program is available. Ask your cardiac rehab nurse for more information.
Call now to book your appointment: (731) 644-8558
Who Needs Cardiac Rehab?
Exercise sessions are telemetry monitored and you will be under the supervision of registered nurses who are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. The nurses will help you through each exercise session, talk with you about your concerns and keep you and your doctor informed about your individual progress.
You can benefit from Cardiac Rehabilitation if:
- You have had a Myocardial Infarction (MI) within the past 12 months
- You have had Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- You have stable angina with current documentation in your medical chart
- You have had a heart transplant
- You have had a valve replacement/repair within the past 12 months
- You have had coronary stents within the past 12 months
- You have Heart Failure with ejection fraction with 35% or less.
Benefits of Cardiac Rehab
There are many benefits to cardiac rehab participation, including:
- Decrease triglycerides and cholesterol levels
- Decrease resting heart rate
- Help control blood pressure
- Help control diabetes
- Increase exercise tolerance
- Increase exercise tolerance
- Increase energy levels
- Increase tolerance to anxiety, depression and stress
- Improve self-image
- Improve resistance to other illnesses
- Lessen chest pain during exercise and daily activities
- Provide a realistic way to share an activity with friends
Call now to book your appointment: (731) 644-8558
