Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation can help your heart beat strong.
Cardiac rehabilitation, also known as cardiac rehab, is a customized and medically supervised program that helps people recover after a heart attack or heart surgery and can prevent future hospital stays. Both the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology recommend cardiac rehab. You may benefit if you have experienced:
- Heart attack
- Heart conditions such as stable angina or heart failure
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), including balloon angioplasty and stenting
- Valve replacement
At GRHS, we tailor cardiac rehab to meet your individual needs. Our programs include exercise training, education on heart-healthy eating and living, and information on ways to reduce stress. Our goal is to help you regain strength, prevent your condition from worsening and to reduce your risk of future heart problems.
Your cardiac rehab journey at GRHS begins with a referral by your health care provider. Then, a cardiac rehab and heart failure nurse will review your history and conduct a medical evaluation. She will develop a program specific to your needs that includes an exercise plan, and will introduce you to valuable resources to help you in your recovery, such as weight loss and smoking cessation support. You will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with our registered dietitian to discuss your eating habits and changes that can positively affect your health.
If your medical history includes a cardiac event, ask your health care provider whether cardiac rehab can help you prevent a future heart problem and improve your health.
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