Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation program at Frye Regional Medical Center is designed to support your individual journey to a healthier heart. If you're worried about your risk for heart disease, or you are recovering from a heart event, our staff is ready to support you. 我们提供欢迎, supportive environment and an individualized approach to nutrition and exercise tailored to your lifestyle.
Treatment can begin in the hospital following a heart event, or after discharge. Talk to your provider about joining our cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation program. Most insurance plans partially or fully cover the cost of this service.
You may qualify for cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation if you have experienced any of the following:
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- A heart attack (also known as a “myocardial infarction”) in the past 12 months
- 冠状动脉搭桥手术
- Valve replacement or repair
- Angioplasty or “stent” placement
- 心脏移植手术
- Stable chest pain (also known as stable angina)
- Congestive heart failure
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Cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation services include:
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- Fitness program to strengthen heart health
- 营养咨询
- Psychological counseling
- 体重管理
- 压力管理
- 戒烟
- 糖尿病教育
- 支持团体
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Quality Heart Care, Close to Home
The Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Frye Regional Medical Center is for patients who have been diagnosed with heart disease or experienced a heart attack, 血管成形术和支架, open heart surgery or stable chronic heart failure.
Pulmonary patients who have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, 哮喘, chronic bronchitis and COVID-19 will also benefit from the rehabilitation program.
The main goal of cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation is to assist you in developing a personal healthy lifestyle plan, which includes physical activity, 教育, 压力管理, nutrition and 戒烟.
Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team
A wide array of compassionate professionals makes up our cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation team, 包括医生, 注册护士, exercise physiologists and a registered dietitian.
Outpatient Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Program
The outpatient program follows a recent cardiac event or pulmonary diagnosis. Your cardiologist, surgeon, pulmonologist or primary care physician may refer you the program. This program offers EKG-monitored classes for cardiac patients and oxygen saturation monitored classes for pulmonary patients. It meets 2/3 times a week for approximately 36 sessions.
The medically supervised exercise classes combine exercise training and 教育 to reduce cardiac risk factors and increase pulmonary function and are tailored to your needs. You will learn about heart healthy nutrition, 药物, 控制体重, 戒烟, 压力管理 and other topics related to heart and lung disease.
After completing 36 classes, we provide a wellness program to promote long-term lifestyle changes, motivation and continued regular exercise.
For information regarding referral, insurance coverage or questions, call 828.315.3563.
Benefits of Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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- Strengthening and conditioning of your heart/lungs
- Controlling your weight and lowering your total cholesterol levels
- Understanding your 药物 and signs of heart issues that may require medical attention
- Increasing self-confidence and managing stress more effectively
- Reducing your cardiac symptoms and potential for future episodes
- Earlier return to work and daily activities
- Reduce dyspnea through exercise
- Decrease exacerbations of disease
- Increase quality of life
- Proper breathing techniques for decreasing anxiety
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