Cardiac rehabilitation is strongly recommended for anyone with a recent cardiovascular problem, such as:
- Angioplasty with or without stent placement
- Chronic stable angina
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Heart attack
- Heart transplant
- Heart valve repair or replacement surgery
- Peripheral arterial disease with symptoms
A Comprehensive Approach
The 60-minute exercise component includes:
- Aerobics
- Flexibility
- Resistance training with weights, bands, and stability balls
The program also includes an education component. Led by nurses and exercise physiologists, education will precede or follow your exercise session. Family and friends are welcome to attend education classes. Conversing with others who have experienced a similar cardiac event can provide you with valuable emotional support as you recover.
Education topics include:
- Diet and nutrition
- Exercise guidelines
- Medications
- Risk factor reduction
- Stress management
- Travel
Professional, Caring Staff
A team of cardiac nurses and exercise physiologists monitors your heart rate and rhythm and guides your progression. Assessed during each visit are blood pressure, blood sugar (for patients with diabetes), and EKG. A supervised exercise program for patients with peripheral arterial disease is also offered. Exercise is tailored to a participant's needs and physical capability. The cardiac rehabilitation team stays in close contact with your physician regarding your progression.
We also offer a Cardiac Support Group that meets monthly to provide valuable information for people with heart disease and their spouses or loved ones. Check our Classes & Events section for Cardiac Support Group.
Costs and Insurance
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover up to 36 cardiac rehabilitation sessions for the listed conditions, procedures. You are encouraged to ask your insurance carrier about your specific coverage. Your cardiologist, or vascular surgeon if the condition is peripheral arterial disease, will need to refer you to the program after hospital discharge. The cardiac rehabilitation team can assist you with this process.
For class schedules and more information, please call 203-256-5896.
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