Cardiac Rehabilitation

Phase II Cardiac Rehab is an exercise program that is physician-ordered for an individual who has had one of the following:

• Heart attack
• Heart valve surgery
• Heart surgery
• Stable angina
• Cardiac stents
• CHF or congestive heart failure

Phase II cardiac rehab involves:

• Individualized exercise prescription
• Continuous EKG monitoring
• Cardiac rehab nurse present for entire session
• Blood pressures monitored frequently while exercising
• Circuit-type training on various modes of exercise equipment
• 6-12 week program based upon physical condition and personal goals
• Education on heart disease, risk factors, lifestyle modification, and diet

Cardiac rehab is billed to Medicare and private insurances.

Phase III Cardiac Rehab is for patients that have completed Phase II or those with risk factors for heart disease. A physician order is required for Phase III.

Phase III cardiac rehab involves:

• Personal exercise prescription
• Blood pressure checked pre and post exercise
• Education provided as needed

Cost:

• $5.00 per visit
• Not covered by Medicare or private insurance
• Billed monthly

Pulmonary Rehab is an educational and exercise program that helps those with moderate to severe lung disease.

• Physician referral required
• Individualized exercise prescription
• Frequent monitoring of oxygen levels, heart rate, and blood pressure
• Cardiac/Pulmonary rehab nurse present for entire session
• 6-12 week program based on patient goals and physical condition
• Education provided on medications, breathing techniques, work simplification, and quitting smoking