Cardiac Rehabilitation & Lifestyle Support
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After a heart attack, it's important to get regular exercise. By exercising your heart, you lower your risk for future problems. But you need to make sure you're exercising safely. Here are some things to keep in mind as you get back on your feet. Of course, before starting any exercise plan, talk to your doctor.
CARDIAC REHABILITATION
The path to a happier, healthier heart
Whether you’ve undergone serious surgery or want to improve your heart health before problems develop, treatment for heart disease is only half the battle. True, meaningful, lasting progress comes from positive changes and a healthier, more active lifestyle. But that’s a lot to figure out on your own. Let Atlanticare help you kick start your journey to a healthy heart.
Why is Cardiac Rehab right for you?
- Reducing the risk of a heart-related event.
- Decreasing the frequency and severity of chest pain.
- Lowering the likelihood of future surgery.
- Lessening your dependence on medications.
- Lowering your cholesterol, improving your blood pressure, blood sugars and losing weight.
- Increasing your capacity for exercise. Feel better each day by getting back to a healthier you.
AtlantiCare offers two types of Cardiac Rehab Programs
Traditional cardiac rehabilitation
This program consists of 36 one hour sessions three time a week for 12 weeks to help patients recover from heart disease, heart failure, heart surgery and peripheral arterial disease. Patients exercise in a medically supervised gym. They also are educated about heart health and disease, the importance of eating a healthy diet and managing medications.
Intensive rehab program through Ornish Lifestyle Medicine
Ornish Lifestyle Medicine is backed by more than 35 years of scientific research to prevent, stop and even reverse progression of heart disease. This proven, non-invasive program consists of 18, four-hour sessions focused on bringing about sustainable lifestyle changes in four equally weighted elements: clinically monitored exercise, personalized nutrition, group support, and stress relief.
Conditions that qualify you:
- Heart Attack
- Stable Angina
- Coronary artery angioplasty or stents
- Heart Transplantation
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Valve surgery
- Heart Failure
Talk to you Doctor today to write a referral for cardiac rehab and see what program is best for you.
Insurance Coverage
Both cardiac rehabilitation programs are covered by most private insurance and Medicare/Medicaid for qualifying individuals.