What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
A physician referred medically supervised program. An individual lifestyle modification with monitored progressive exercise/activity 1-3 sessions per week for 36 weeks.
Who is it For?
Anyone who has the following:
- Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) (within the last 12 months)
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Stents)
- Heart Valve Repair/Replacement
- ‘Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (Open Heart Surgery)
- Heart or Lung Transplant
- Heart Failure with Decreased Ejection Fraction
- Stable Angina (Chest Pain)
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
Patient Benefits
- Live longer and lessen your chances for another heart attack.
- Control heart disease symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath.
- Stop or reverse damage to your blood vessels in your heart.
- Lessen the physical and emotional effects of heart disease.
- Improve your stamina and strength, getting you back to your usual activities, including work, hobbies and regular exercise.
- Improve your confidence and well-being.
- Recent scientific studies have shown that people who complete a cardiac rehabilitation program can increase their life expectancy by up to five years and reduce mortality by 30%.
For more information about Cardiac Rehabilitation, call Bennett County Hospital at 605-685-1825.