Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac Rehab Phase II

Phase II is composed of 36 sessions for 12-18 weeks (2-3 days a week, M-F). Various class times are offered allowing flexibility to fit the program to the patient’s schedule. Each session lasts approximately one hour and consists of warm-up, 30 minutes of aerobic activity and a cool-down. The patient receives continuous telemetry monitoring of their electrocardiogram and heart rate with frequent blood pressure checks. The staff is trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and emergency equipment is on hand at all times.

Scope

Patients undergo an initial evaluation including physical examination, exercise stress test and resting EKG. From this information, an exercise prescription is individually formulated for each patient.

Education

Cardiac education is provided to each patient and their family in order to facilitate learning and discussion about heart disease and the rehabilitation process. Nutrition classes are also provided by a registered nurse or dietitian.

Eligibility

The following individuals may be eligible for Phase II:

• Post heart attack patients.
• Post bypass or valvular surgery, angioplasty, stent implant, or heart transplant.
• Stable Angina.
• Those with increased risk factors or are coronary artery disease prone.

Cardiac Rehab Phase III

The goal of Phase III is to promote long-term lifestyle changes and adhere to an appropriate exercise regimen. Patients are independent in this phase. They monitor their own heart rate and workloads, and are supervised by the cardiac rehab staff.

Scope

Phase III consists of a lifelong program committed to encourage exercise and a healthy lifestyle to minimize recurrence of cardiac problems. It focuses on exercise that is unmonitored or performed without a heart monitor.

The staff monitors weekly blood pressure, heart rates while exercising, and provides a bi-annual progress report that updates medications, lab work and workloads.

Eligibility

It is for patients that have completed the Phase II program.

Enrollment

Phase III does not require a physicians referral.

Dates and Times

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 9:30am.

Costs

• Not covered by insurance companies.
• FREE with CCMH Wellness Center membership.

Pulmonary Rehab

Pulmonary Rehabilitation helps patients to better manage chronic lung disease. Patients who may benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation include those with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and other types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Symptoms such as shortness of breath can be improved through exercises learned in pulmonary rehabilitation.

The key components of our pulmonary rehabilitation program include patient evaluation, pulmonary disease education, therapeutic exercise, and maintenance and follow-up.