Cardiac Rehabilitation
Many insurance plans cover the cost of cardiac rehabilitation. A physician’s
referral is required.
An Individualized Supervised Program For You
What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
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An individualized and personalized treatment plan, including evaluation
and instruction on physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and
other health-related areas
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Cardiac Rehab is 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
- Cardiac surgery, such as coronary bypass or valve surgery
- Coronary artery angioplasty or stents
- Heart failure
- Heart transplantation
- Generally covered by most health insurance companies but check your plan
to determine copays or other requirements. Contact your local Cardiac
Rehabilitation facility to inquire what programs are available for patients
who do not have insurance
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
Cardiac Rehabilitation Offers:
- Assessment of your personal risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease
- Beginning and maintaining a personalized exercise plan that works for you
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Psychological/stress assessment and counseling
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Education and support to make healthy lifestyle changes such as:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Heart healthy eating
- Avoiding tobacco and environmental smoke
- Opportunity to meet and share stories with other patients like you
- Monitoring and better control of: Blood pressure
- Lipids /cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Improved communication with your doctor and other healthcare providers
about your progress following your cardiac event
This information is prepared and presented as a service to you from the
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
To find the nearest Cardiac Rehabilitation Center visit
www.AACVPR.org or contact our Cardiac Rehabilitation team at 541-296-7319