Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation

You would benefit from cardiac rehabilitation if you have been diagnosed with any of the following:

• Angina (chest pain)
• Heart Attack (myocardial infarction)
• Coronary Angioplasty or Stenting
• Heart Failure
• Heart Valve Repair or Replacement Surgery
• Heart Transplant
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and other Open Heart Surgeries
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
• Other heart conditions

Recent studies have shown that people who have completed a cardiac rehabilitation program have:

• 47% lower risk of death
• 31% lower risk of a heart attack
• increase in their life expectancy by 5 years

Other important benefits include:

• Improving stamina and strength
• Relief of chest pain or shortness of breath
• Returning to activities, including work, hobbies and regular exercise regimens
• Learning to eat healthier and manage stress better
• Achieving a healthier body weight
• Improving confidence and feelings of well-being
• Reducing feelings of anxiety or depression
• Improving blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels
• Stopping or even reversing blood vessel damage in your heart

People who have completed Memorial Cardiac Rehabilitation have shown:

• An average of 97% increase in intensity of physical activity
• 96.8% had optimal blood pressure control
• 92.9% quit smoking
• Significant decrease in anxiety and depression
• Quick return to activities, including work, hobbies and regular exercise regimens

Cardiac rehabilitation is not just exercise, but an experience. You will be given an individualized treatment plan and will exercise alongside other people with similar conditions. This social approach allows for a supportive, encouraging and motivating atmosphere.

Each session will include:

• EKG monitoring
• Vitals monitoring
• Individualized exercise plans based on your specific goals. Exercises consist of:
  • Cardiovascular (aerobic) training
  • Mobility (flexibility and agility) training
  • Resistance (strength) training
  • Posture/gait training
  • Balance/stability training
• Cardiac disease management education
• Daily session reports
• Monthly progress reports to your physician

At completion of the program, you will be empowered with the tools you gained, confident in living an active and healthy lifestyle, and enjoying the activities that mean the most to you.

Cardiac rehabilitation is covered by Medicare and most healthcare insurance companies. The number of sessions authorized may vary based on diagnosis but are typically covered for up to 36 sessions. As a courtesy, our patient financial service representatives will verify your insurance benefits and eligibility and help you get started.