Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at The Cedars

Cedars Blog
Written By Erica Macri

Taking an active role in your heart health can help to lower the risk of future health problems, but doing it without support can be difficult. A strong Cardiac Rehab program will help you build partnerships with skilled professionals that will lead you on the path to a healthy lifestyle. At The Cedars, we are proud to offer a strong Cardiac Rehab Program that implements structured support to ensure continued recovery.

From Discharge to Continued Care

Whether you are discharged from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility or to home care, the professionals from each setting will collaborate to ensure a safe, seamless transition. Under the direction of a physician, members of the skilled nursing facility or the home care team can include:

  • Registered Nurses

  • Home Health Aides

  • Physical Therapists

  • Occupational Therapists

  • Speech Therapists

  • Nutritionists

  • Social Workers

These interdisciplinary teams provide specific patient education. They establish personalized activity plans and provide psychosocial support to the patient and family during the recovery process.

Benefits of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

  • Care for sutures

  • Increase heart strength and endurance

  • Decrease lung congestion

  • Help patient improve energy level

  • Increase patient confidence

  • Teach patients about diet and lifestyle changes

For more information about our Cardiac Rehabilitation Progam at The Cedars visit our website or call 401-944-8500.

Erica Macri
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