If you have experienced heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty, cardiac stent placement or heart surgery, the St. Anthony cardiac rehabilitation program is for you!
Cardiac rehab has three equally important parts:
- Exercise counseling and training: Exercise gets your heart pumping and your entire cardiovascular system working. You’ll learn how to get your body moving in ways that promote heart health.
- Education for heart-healthy living: A key element of cardiac rehab is educating yourself: How can you manage your risk factors? Quit smoking? Make heart-healthy nutrition choices?
- Counseling to reduce stress: Stress hurts your heart. This part of cardiac rehab helps you identify and tackle everyday sources of stress.
Cardiac rehab is a team effort
- You don’t need to face heart disease alone. The St. Anthony cardiac rehab department is here to support you.
- You’ll partner with doctors, nurses, pharmacists – plus family and friends – to take charge of the choices, lifestyle and habits that affect your heart.
Getting started
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Here’s how to get going and make the most of cardiac rehab:
- Ask your doctor if you are eligible.
- If you are, register for a cardiac rehab program.
- In consultation with your medical team, set goals for your heart health.
- Work together to create a cardiac rehab plan.
- Take an active role in your care to achieve your goals.
- Keep taking your medicines correctly.
- Call 911 if you experience new or worsening symptoms.
Cardiac Rehab is located on the first floor of St. Anthony Hospital near the admissions desk.
Contact St. Anthony Cardiac Rehabilitation by calling (712) 794-5419.