Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehab

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Cardiac Rehab Services

What is Cardiac Rehab?

Cardiac Rehabilitation is an adult lifestyle modification program designed to help patients with heart disease return to a healthy lifestyle. The Program involves a full spectrum of exercise and fitness regime along with diet and lifestyle reorganization.

What are the benefits?

• Reduces risk factors for coronary artery disease
• Improves cardiorespiratory (heart/lung) function
• Return participants to active, healthy lifestyle
• Educates participants and their families about heart disease, exercise, diet, and lifestyle changes

Who is a candidate for Cardiac Rehab?

Last March the CMS (Center for Medicare/Medicaid) approved three new diagnoses for coverage. The following are now covered by CMS and most commercial insurances:

• Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) within the past 12 months
• Open heart surgery (bypass) within the past 12 months
• Stable angina
• Angioplasty/ Stent placement
• Valve repair/ replacement
• Heart Transplant and
• Other patients considered “at risk” for developing heart disease

What services are provided?

The Cardiac Rehab program offers a continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) telemetry monitored and a non-telemetry monitored program. The program concentrates on reconditioning and improving physical work capacity through a variety of prescribed exercise classes three times per week for 12 weeks, or as appropriate for each individual. Each participant’s exercise regimen and lifestyle changing goals are individualized. Exercise prescriptions are updated and goals are assessed on a regular basis. Progress reports are share with participant and the referring physician throughout the program

Cardiac Rehab Center:
Phone: 304-872-8516

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Contact Us

Summersville Memorial Hospital
Main Switch Board
304-872-2891

Outpatient Pharmacy
304-872-8481

Rural Health Center
304-872-7027

Human Resources
304-872-8522

Administration
304-872-8402

Outpatient Center
304-872-8545