Cardiac Rehabilitation
A customized outpatient program of exercise and education designed to help you recover from a heart attack, other forms of heart disease or surgery to treat heart disease.
Goals of cardiac rehab
- Increase functional capacity(the ability to carry out activities)
- Improve health and quality of life
- Reduce risk factors
- Help you regain strength
Cardiac Rehab generally includes:
- Exercise program-monitored EKG program
- Education on lifestyle changes and disease management
- Diet consult as needed
Who may benefit from cardiac rehab
Medical history that includes:
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary bypass graft surgery
- Angioplasty and stents
- Heart valve repair or replacements
- Heart or lung transplants
Don’t let your age hold you back from joining a cardiac rehab program. People of all ages can benefit from cardiac rehabilitation.
Call 320-631-5171 for more information