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Cardiac Rehabilitation
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program is designed to help people recover, both physically and emotionally, from a heart attack, balloon angioplasty, stent placement, complications from chronic heart failure, coronary artery bypass surgery, or valve replacement or repair surgery. Completing a cardiac rehabilitation program helps reduce the risk of future heart attacks.
Each participant’s rehabilitation program is unique. Through monitored, individualized physical exercise, education, and counseling, Stewart Memorial’s medical team of trained and skilled cardiac rehabilitation professionals work together with patients, their families and their physician to help them achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation is the initial recovery period, beginning after a related heart procedure while the patient is in the hospital and ending when the patient is discharged.
Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation has two components: exercise and education. Patients are referred to SMCH’s Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation program by their physicians and typically participate in Phase II cardiac rehabilitation 1 hour, 2-3 times per week. Patients may also self-refer to Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Exercise
The exercise portion is individualized to meet the needs of each patient. Sophisticated heart monitoring equipment is used during each exercise session to ensure patient safety. While the emphasis is on gradually increasing aerobic activity, muscle strengthening and flexibility are also incorporated. Exercise sessions are monitored by an experienced registered nurse with clinical expertise in electrocardiography and coronary care.
Education
The education component consists of individual discussion of cardiac risk factors, lifestyles changes, medication use and managing life stressors. Individualized nutrition counseling is provided by a registered dietician. Medication counseling is provided by a SMCH pharmacist. Family members are an integral part of the recovery process and are encouraged to attend any education or exercise session.
Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation is a fitness program designed to maintain and improve cardiovascular health. Participants in the Phase III program receive an individualized exercise prescription to be completed under the supervision and direction of an experienced registered nurse. Blood pressure and heart rate are monitored throughout the sessions.
Cost
Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance companies will pay for some or all of the cost of Stewart Memorial’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Check with your medical insurance provider to obtain information about coverage for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Team
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To schedule an an appointment click button or call (712) 464-4118 and ask for the cardiac rehabilitation department.
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Frequently asked questions:
It depends on the length of time the provider would like to exam your cardiac rhythm. Varies between 2 to 14 days.
Yes, you can shower with the device on but do not full submerge yourself in water while wearing the device.
Once the duration of time you were instructed to wear the device has ended, please return the device to either Stewart Memorial Community Hospital or any of our outlying clinics and instruct the staff to send the monitor back to Cardiac Rehab.
After the monitor has been returned, it can take up 14 days for your provider to get the results.
Cardiac Rehab is recommended for patients recovering from or living with certain heart conditions. You may qualify for Cardiac Rehab if you have experienced:
- A heart attack
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)
- Coronary artery stenting or angioplasty
- Heart valve repair or replacement
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
- Heart or heart-lung transplant
- Stable angina (chest pain related to heart disease)
Insurance covers up to 36 sessions. It is best practice to complete 2-3 sessions per week for the highest cardiac benefits. Sessions are 30-60 minutes in length.