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Cardiac Rehab is an exercise and educational program for anyone who has had a recent heart problem such as a heart attack, bypass surgery, angina (chest pain), valve surgery or a heart transplant.
Patients need a physician's order to enter the Rehab program. The physician receives regular reports about their patient's progress.
A normal Rehab program can run as long as 12 weeks, with most patients participating 3 times per week. The length of the program depends on the individual patient's needs and progress and some insurance limitations.
ach patient receives information on modifying their own particular risk factors, such as smoking, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, weight loss, diet, stress management and high blood pressure.
Cardiac Rehab also directs the exercise portion of Pulmonary rehab for patients with lung problems.
Services:
- Exercise – Each patient exercises based on their tolerance and is encouraged to gradually progress as they are able. Equipment includes treadmills, bikes, rowing machines, recumbent bike, recumbent stepper and an arm bike.
- Education – A combination of 1:1 instruction, videotapes, and printed materials are used. Each patient receives a free consultation with the hospital dietitian and an explanation of their medication from the BCH pharmacist.
- Weight Training – Each patient who is eligible to lift light weights is trained by an Exercise Physiologist in the proper technique and appropriate weights for their particular needs. A variety of equipment is available, including dumb bells, therabands, dowels, and a weight circuit machine.
- Public Education – Both employees provide educational talks to the public about their specific area of health and wellness. There is no charge for the presentations.
