Recovering from a cardiac event or procedure requires specialized rehabilitation efforts. Catholic Health offers our patients access to cardiac rehab services in two different ways: as an outpatient program, or as part of our home and community-based care efforts.

Based on the patient’s needs, a collaborative service model allows us to provide care in the setting that best positions each patient for a successful recovery.

Cardiac rehabilitation may be appropriate for people recovering from the following:

  • Bypass surgery
  • Heart transplant
  • Angioplasty/atherectomy
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Other forms of heart disease

 

Accessible Cardiac Care

Our team of clinicians specializes in managing patients with cardiac diagnoses and co-morbidities, with a focus on preventing re-hospitalizations and empowering patients to participate in their treatment plan.

Patients are treated with a multidisciplinary approach for conditions including congestive heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, cardiopulmonary disease and other disease state management. Our cardiac team both in the home and in our cardiac rehabilitation locations consist of healthcare professionals experienced in treating a range of heart conditions.

Catholic Health’s home and community-based care program includes the skilled nursing services of a specialty cardiac team. Pending an initial assessment, support is available in-home for patients recovering from open heart surgery, as well as those living with cardiopulmonary diseases.

Home care at Catholic Health is a comprehensive experience, meaning cardiac patients will have access to an array of services within our program. This may include treatment from speech therapists, registered dietitians, certified wound care specialists, and physical therapists.

Specialized cardiac rehab services include:

  • Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Care – our caregivers will provide regular maintenance and system checks, as well as help patients make adjustments to their daily living to support the use of this device.
  • Life Vests, also known as a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) – this device is used to monitor healthy cardiac rhythms, our team will help make sure readings are accurate and the device is well maintained.
  • Chest Tubes – should your condition require any chest tubes or catheters, our caregivers will help maintain ATC system to prevent infection and ensure proper function.
  • IV Therapy – some ongoing cardiac care may require infusion therapy, which can be administered at home.
  • Virtual visits and telemonitoring are available to allow patients to stay in close contact with their home care provider.

After being discharged from a hospital, phase II of cardiac rehab often takes place in an outpatient program. Rehab specialists work with patients to monitor how the heart responds to activities that challenge stamina and endurance. Because of this, many programs will have some sort of exercise component.

Cardiac patients typically receive a prescription from their physician with instruction to attend a phase II cardiac rehab program. If you are eligible but have not received a prescription, you may request one from your physician.

All activities are individually tailored to meet a patient’s needs, medical condition, and abilities.

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