Therapy for your

Most Important Muscle

Cardiac rehabilitation is a customized and medically supervised program that helps people recover after a heart attack, heart surgery, or other heart conditions. It may include exercise training, education on heart-healthy eating and guidance on reducing stress. The goal is to help patients regain strength in the heart muscle and reduce their risk of future heart problems. We help people recover after a:


  • Heart attack

  • Heart conditions such as heart failure and peripheral artery disease

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

  • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), including balloon angioplasty and stenting

  • Valve replacement

man in physical therapy

Referral

A referral from a cardiologist or primary care provider is required.

Both the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology recommend cardiac rehabilitation. If your medical history includes a cardiac event, ask your cardiologist or primary care provider if cardiac rehabilitation could help you recover and maintain your best heart health.

What to Expect

At your first cardiac rehabilitation appointment, a nurse will review your medical history, conduct an exercise evaluation and recommend a program specific to your goals and situation. Your goals may include:

  • Regaining strength
  • Preventing your condition from worsening
  • Reducing your risk of future heart problems

Your program will include an exercise plan and education to help in your recovery. You will also have the opportunity to meet with our registered dietitian to discuss changes to your diet that may positively affect your health. Meetings with our dietitian usually occur in a group setting, giving you the opportunity to learn from others and share your experiences.