Cardiac
Services
Center for Cardiac Fitness
Creating Healthy Hearts for Life
Numerous studies have demonstrated that cardiac rehabilitation
programs help cardiac patients stay out of the hospital and enhance
their overall quality of life. The 12,500-square-foot state-of-the-art
cardiac fitness center helps participants recover from serious cardiac
problems that often result from surgery or other medical procedures.
Our goal is to provide the correct balance of exercise, nutrition,
stress management, education and individual support services that
will help patients incorporate heart healthy habits into everyday
life.
A Proven Individualized Approach
Stress tests provide a baseline and map out an individualized exercise
and behavior modification program based on the needs—emotional,
psychological and physical—of each patient. The program is
outcome-based for psychosocial improvements, exercise and risk factor
reduction. The center is affiliated with the outpatient
pulmonary rehabilitation program at The Miriam Hospital.
Programs include:
- cardiac rehabilitation medicine
- cardiac rehabilitation as a multifaceted intervention
- review of lipid management
- exercise physiology
- stress testing
- prevention for cardiovascular health
Every effort is made to help patients break old habits and develop
new, healthier behaviors; this includes a family night for patients'
families to learn about the disease, risk factors and management
techniques. At the end of the program, the center sends an outcome
letter to the patient's referring physician. The letter also contains
the patient's "rehab prescription," which the patient
also receives at discharge.
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
- cardiologists
- exercise physiologists with graduate training
- nutritionists
- psychologists
- registered nurses
The team sees participants through cardiac rehabilitation programs
designed to help them obtain optimal health and cardiac fitness.
Scheduling and Focus
The center's primary focus is on "phase two" patients,
those who had some type of cardiac event that prompted a referral
to the center. The total length of rehabilitation varies by insurer
and diagnosis. "Phase one" patients—those who want
to prevent heart disease—are not covered by insurance but are
welcome at the center and may self-pay.
Referrals to the center should be made as much in advance
as possible, since insurance approvals take time. The staff will
coordinate with the insurance company, physician's office and patient
to receive approvals. For more information, please call us at 401-528-8500.
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