Cardiac rehabilitation is explained

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Cardiac Rehabilitation: Your Next Step to Recovery

What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?

Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to help people with heart problems improve their health and well-being. Cardiac rehabilitation teams may include physicians, nurses, dietitians, physical therapists or respiratory therapists to provide heart-monitored activity/ exercise and education on healthy living.

Who may qualify?

You may be a candidate if you have experienced any of the following: Recent heart attack Angioplasty and/or stent Heart bypass | Transplant | Valve surgery Stable angina | Chronic heart failure

What to Expect During Cardiac Rehabilitation?

Physical Activity: Attend individualized exercise sessions three days/ week, typically six-12 weeks in time, designed to improve endurance and strength Education: Teaching on risk factor reduction, importance of changes in lifestyle behaviors and learn about your heart condition Support: A multidisciplinary team to help guide you:Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation may include: Strengthening and conditioning of your heart and lungs: Reduction in your risk of future heart problems Improvement in your overall health by reducing your risk factors Faster return to work and activities of daily living Improvement in your quality of life Increase in self-confidence and emotional support If you think you may qualify, we encourage you to ask your physician for a referral to CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. For more information call 903.439.414.

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