Cardiac Rehabilitation
At Carlsbad Medical Center, the cardiac rehabilitation program is designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals who have experienced a cardiac event. The team establishes programs tailored to meet a patient's needs and capabilities. Individualized programs are designed to maximize the heart's strength and help patients live life more fully and confidently.
We teach patients how to reduce or manage the stress in their lives, recognize the warning signs of a cardiac event, reduce hypertension, maintain heart healthy nutrition and much more.
Who can benefit from cardiac rehabilitation?
Patients who have had:
- Heart attack
- Bypass surgery
- Angina
- Stent placement
- Angioplasty
- Heart transplant
- Heart valve repair or replacement
- Chronic congestive heart failure
The cardiovascular team includes:
- Patient's physician
- Medical director
- Nurse
- Exercise physiologist/physical therapist
- Dietitian
- Respiratory therapist
- Psychologist
- Vocational rehab counselor
- Consulting pharmacist
The experienced, compassionate team strives to:
- Create a stress-free environment
- Promote positive thinking
- Enhance a speedy recovery
- Decrease fear, anxiety and depression.
Heart, vascular and lung disease affects millions of Americans, but it is possible to lead a full and satisfying life through a better understanding of the diet, exercise and personal care needed to stay healthy.
Cardiac rehabilitation is reimbursed by most insurance companies; coverage varies.
For more information about any of our programs, please call us at 575-887-4151.