CHI Saint Joseph Health - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program that helps people recover from heart events like a heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty or heart failure. It includes exercise, lifestyle changes and education to improve heart health and daily living.

Anyone who has had a heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty or heart failure may benefit. The program helps improve fitness, relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of future heart problems.

Our cardiac rehab program at CHI Saint Joseph Health offers personalized treatment plans that include:

• Supervised exercise sessions

• Lifestyle coaching

• Nutrition guidance

• Stress management support

• Education on heart health

• A supportive community

A team of doctors, nurses, exercise physiologists, therapists and dietitians work with you every step of the way.

Cardiac rehab can help you:

• Improve fitness levels

• Maintain a healthier weight

• Lower cholesterol and blood pressure

• Reduce anxiety and depression

• Manage diabetes better

• Communicate more effectively with your doctor

A physician’s order is required. Ask your cardiologist or family doctor for a referral, or call (859) 313-4793 for more information.

Cardiac rehab has three phases:

Phase 1: Inpatient rehabilitation
Begins while you’re still in the hospital. A specialist evaluates you, provides education on heart health and prepares you for outpatient care.

Phase 2: Early outpatient rehabilitation
Starts about two weeks after your heart event. This phase includes:

• Focused education on your condition

• Stress management counseling

• Supervised exercise with heart monitoring Patients typically attend rehab three times a week.

Phase 3: Maintenance and Prevention
Begins two to three months after your heart event. Patients can continue supervised exercise in a safe, affordable setting. Staff track progress and provide ongoing support. Patients may exercise up to five times per week.

All phases require a physician’s order. Ask your doctor for a referral, or call (859) 313-4793 for details.