Cardiac Rehabilitation Center

Henry Mayo’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Center

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Henry Mayo provides an individualized supervised program for those diagnosed with specific heart problems including a heart attack, coronary artery stents, open heart surgery and heart failure.

The skilled and experienced staff provides education and recommendations on safe physical activity, heart healthy nutrition, and management of risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and stress.

Cardiac Rehab is generally covered by most health insurance companies, but check with your plan to determine copays or other requirements.

Your cardiac rehabilitation team at Henry Mayo

Your Cardiac Rehabilitation team is an important part of your recovery and may include your family doctor, a heart specialist and a surgeon, nurses and exercise specialists. These caring and professional staff members will provide the knowledge, motivation and encouragement to help you achieve your healthcare goals and return to your usual activities.

Potential benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation

• Improve stamina and strength
• Lessen the physical and emotional effects of heart disease while improving quality of life
• Live longer and decrease the chances for another heart attack
• Improve blood pressure and cholesterol
• Improve blood flow and enhance heart function to help control symptoms
• Decrease readmission for a heart related illness
• Improve self-confidence and well being

Recent scientific studies have shown that people who complete a Cardiac Rehabilitation program can increase their life expectancy by up to 5 years.

To learn more about Cardiac Rehabilitation at Henry Mayo, please call 661-200-1449.