If you have or have had heart problems, cardiac rehab can help improve your health and quality of life.
Cardiac rehab uses exercise to help your heart work better:
Aerobic exercise
Muscle strengthening
Stretching
Our supervised program includes education on exercise and lifestyle changes, and provides emotional support. It is supervised by a doctor and nurses, and is designed to improve your life. Most insurances will cover the cost.
Cardiac rehab can help if you have or have had:
Chest pain
Heart attack
Bypass/valve surgery
Cardiac catherization
Stent placement
Heart transplant
How to Sign-Up
Being part of cardiac rehab is simple. Your doctor can sign an order for you to participate. Cardiac rehab staff will contact you to schedule your first session.
Program Schedule
Sessions are one hour, two or three days per week. The program lasts four to twelve weeks depending on your activity level and goals.
Cardiac Rehab Benefits
Feel better faster and return to important life activities
Improve strength and endurance
Lessen risks of future heart problems
Fit exercise into your everyday life
Manage medicines
Learn about your risk factors
Lessen stress
Your Care Team
We offer a full range of exercise and monitoring equipment. You will also have an expert team of caregivers: registered nurses, nutrition and diabetes educators, pharmacists and a social worker.
Location
Second floor of the West Building. Patients should park in the Orange parking lot and enter through the door outside of the Orange entrance.
Contact Information
To learn more about Cardiac Rehab or to schedule an appointment, call (319) 352-4985 or (319) 352-4120.
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