The Cardiac Rehabilitation program is designed specifically for those recovering from:

• Heart attack
• Bypass or other heart surgery
• Heart related conditions

The advantages to participating in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program are:

• Monitoring of baseline, peak, and post blood pressure, heart rate and heart rhythm.
• Individual medical consultation and intervention if necessary
• Muscular strengthening
• Social support
• Mended Hearts support group

Registered nurses and exercise physiologists assist each Rehab member during their exercise session. In addition, all exercise sessions are physician-supervised.

Requirements/Specifics:

• A prescription is required from your physician to participate in this program.
• The cost of the program may be covered by your insurance. To determine this, please contact your insurance carrier. The rehab staff will confirm coverage prior to your participation.
• Charges will only be accrued for sessions attended.
• The Rehab staff will perform a low level exercise tolerance test before the rehabilitation program begins. The results of this test are used to determine initial exercise prescription.
• Each participant is encouraged to attend three times per week.
• Education classes are included and family members are encouraged to attend. The staff will inform you of the schedule at the time you start your program.