The Cardiac Rehabilitation program is a progressive exercise and education program designed to help patients recovering from recent cardiovascular-related operations or problems such as:
Bypass surgery
Angioplasty or intracoronary stent
Valve replacement
Heart attack
Angina
Congestive heart failure
A diagnosis of being at risk for cardiac problems
The Core Components of Cardiac Rehab include the following:
Prescribed exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness without exceeding safe limits
Education about heart disease along with counselling on ways to stabilize or reverse heart disease by improving risk factors
Reduction or cessation of smoking
Lipid management
Controlling high blood pressure
Weight loss/control
Increasing physical activity
Encourage healthy eating habits
Improve psychological “well-being”
Home Health provides a comprehensive approach for the patient at home who needs cardiac rehab. This multidisciplinary approach is customized for the individual patient. The medical team may include nurses, therapists, dietitians, medical social workers, and physicians. The goal of cardiac rehab is to enable the patient to manage their disease process at home and increase their functional ability safely. The program standardizes patient education, establishes a personalized activity program, and provides psychosocial support to the patient and family throughout the recovery process.