Cardiac rehabilitation

There are several benefits to cardiac rehabilitation:

• Reduces the chances of a recurrent event
• Increases your stamina and strength
• Assists in controlling heart disease symptoms
• Improves your confidence and well-being
• Enhances communication with your healthcare providers
• Reduces the physical and emotional effects of heart disease
• Stops or reverses damage to your heart

MountainView Hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation services is a comprehensive lifestyle management program providing education and support to patients and their family as they transition to a healthier lifestyle post cardiac procedure. Our cardiac rehabilitation professionals work with you and your doctor in a team effort to provide you with a blueprint for a healthy life.

Cardiac rehabilitation is a monitored and supervised exercise and education program that allows patients who have been diagnosed with a heart condition to confidently resume their normal activities of daily living as quickly as possible. Some of the cardiac diagnoses that may benefit from cardiac rehabilitation include:

• Myocardial infraction (Heart attack)
• Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Coronary revascularization (Angioplasty/stent)
• Chronic stable angina
• Heart transplantation
• Heart valve surgery

Licensed clinical professionals provide patients with a comprehensive medical management regimen, which includes exercise, nutrition, stress management, weight management and smoking cessation, as well as medical and medication monitoring. Each patient’s experience in the program is customized to his or her specific needs and disease history.

Our goal is to help improve your understanding of heart disease, enhance your ability to control symptoms by making healthy choices and returning you to your highest level of activity. Throughout the program rehabilitation professionals monitor and work with patients to decrease risk factors for disease through exercise and education, while keeping the patient’s physician apprised of progress.

Patients begin the program with an orientation process that includes a physical evaluation and the development of an individualized treatment plan. The plan is designed to assist in achieving individual S.M.A.R.T. goals, while maintaining achievable lifestyle changes.

Exercise and education

Your exercise prescription is based on your diagnosis and any special needs you may have. Patients will learn how to exercise safely in a monitored setting. Individual and group education is provided throughout the program so that each patient can learn more about heart disease and effective ways to manage cardiovascular risk factors.

Support

The cardiac rehabilitation team offers program participants a friendly and open environment that encourages and supports participants in the rehabilitation process.

Enrollment

Patients should discuss cardiac rehabilitation with their physician before starting. A physician’s prescription is required. Medicare and most insurance companies cover Phase II cardiac rehabilitation. Our staff will assist you with the insurance verification process prior to starting cardiac rehabilitation.

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

(examples)

S - Specific

• Lose 15 lbs. in 3 months

M – Measurable

• Daily or weekly weighing

A – Attainable

• 15 lbs. is a reasonable goal

R – Relevant

• A healthy weight reduces several heart disease risk factors

T – Timely

• There is a specific deadline

For more information about our cardiac rehabilitation program call: (702) 962-7620