Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Cardiac Rehabilitation at Eisenhower Health is a supervised program designed for adults who have experienced a cardiac event or have a diagnosis meeting criteria for Cardiac Rehabilitation. These include:
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack within the past 12 months
- Valve disorder
- Heart failure with ejection fraction ≤ 35%
And procedures performed to treat any of the above, which may include:
- Coronary stent
- Heart surgery
- Trans-aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and/or
- Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
To participate in our cardiac rehabilitation program, a referral from your physician (most often cardiologist) is required.
The program consists of exercise sessions, educational classes, and nutrition consults and is supervised by an expert inter-professional team of Registered Nurses, Exercise Physiologists, and a Registered Dietician to help you reach your health goals.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive program that is tailored to each person’s specific needs. Following completion of an initial admission assessment, each participant will have an Individualized Treatment Plan established to individualize their cardiac rehab care. Your plan will consist of input from your physician and your needs as identified by the cardiac rehab team.
In our cardiac rehab program at Eisenhower Health, you will participate two to three days per week for a one hour session each day. Your program may last 8 to 12 weeks based on your individual plan of care. Exercises programs are individually designed and progressed based on your physical abilities and limitations. Our team will be constantly monitoring your heart rate, heart rhythm, and blood pressure during exercise to ensure that you are exercising safely within the exercise prescription ordered by your physician.
In addition to exercise sessions, weekly educational classes are provided. Topics covered in these classes include medication management, nutrition, risk factors, stress management, exercise principles, and anatomy and physiology of the heart. Attendance of these classes is a mandatory part of the program.
There are many benefits to participating in a cardiac rehab program, including:
- Decreasing the chance of another cardiac event
- Controlling heart disease symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath
- Stopping or reversing damage to the blood vessels of the heart
- Lessening the physical and emotional effects of heart disease
- Improving stamina and strength
- Getting you back to your normal activities and
- Improving your confidence and well-being
Cardiac Rehabilitation is never really over! Upon completion of your program, continuing exercise is vital in order to maintain optimal health and well-being. The Renker Wellness Center provides an adult fitness program to promote continued wellness.
Hours of Operation
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)
For inquiries regarding referrals or insurance concerns, call our referral coordinator at 760-773-2063. You can also speak with a cardiac rehab team member at 760-773-2030.
