Cardiac Rehabilitation is composed of three phases: inpatient, outpatient and maintenance. Your rehabilitation program will begin while you are in the hospital. It is important to follow the nurses' instructions regarding range of motion, movement and walking. Prior to discharge from the hospital you will have a visit from an exercise physiologist or RN from the Cardiac Rehabilitation department to discuss your individualized cardiac rehabilitation plan. This is a good time to ask questions and discuss your concerns regarding Cardiac Rehabilitation.
The outpatient phase of the program will begin 1 to 2 weeks following discharge from the hospital. During the outpatient phase, specially trained staff will work with you to help you advance in your exercise capacity and learn more about heart disease, diet, exercise and taking care of yourself.
Exercise sessions meet 3 times a week at a set class time you choose from the available 6 class times. Your exercise prescription is individually designed to help you regain cardiovascular health and musculoskeletal strength. Each class session lasts approximately one hour. Program length is determined by both exercise and educational goal attainment.
Education is the key
In addition to exercise, the staff in Cardiac Rehab will concentrate on providing heart health education. Our health care professionals provide vital information about heart disease, risk factor management, proper nutrition and weight management, understanding exercise, heart disease treatments and stress management. Our professional team includes registered nurses, exercise physiologists, registered dieticians and behavioral health experts. Our Cardiac Rehabilitation program is certified through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Patients seeking cardiac rehabilitation services at Community Memorial Hospital must first get a prescription from a cardiologist or from his or her primary care physician. Classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Class times are:
Prior to starting a cardiac rehabilitation program, contact your insurance company to verify coverage. Medicare will cover the diagnosis of Heart Attack, By-Pass Surgery or Stable Angina.
For more information about Community Memorial Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, call Careconnection at 262.251.1001 or 800.246.8332.
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