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Cardiac Rehabilitation

A REFERRAL FROM YOUR CARDIOLOGIST IS NECESSARY TO START THE PROGRAM.

St. Joseph Health Medical Group

Cardiac Rehabilitation 1100 Trancas Street, Suite 252 Napa, California 94558 T: (707) 251-3519 F: (707) 257-1033

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Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation can help you1:

• Improve your stamina and strength• Control symptoms and stop or

reverse damage to the heart and vessels

• Improve confidence

“Recent studies have found that people who complete a cardiac rehabilitation program can increase their life expectancy by up to five years2”

1,2 Information provided by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

DON’T FIGHT HEART DISEASE ALONE

What is Cardiac Rehab?

Education & Support

YOUR CARE TEAM

With St. Joseph Health Medical Group’s cardiac rehabilitation program, you don’t have to fight heart disease alone. The cardiac rehabilitation team is made up of health care providers who will develop a personalized treatment plan for you. Your care team will consist of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers who work together to help you improve cardiac function and reduce risk factors so you can lead a healthier lifestyle. Your care team will work in tandem with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) and Cardiologist. Your PCP and Cardiologist will receive progress reports to help you achieve the best recovery possible.

Our medical experts want to make sure you have all of the information and tools you need to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. Our team will discuss with you:

• Cardiac Medications• Diabetes Management• Emotional Support• Lipid Management• Nutrition• Risk Factor Modifications • Stress Management

ELIGIBILITY & ENROLLMENT The Phase 2 cardiac rehabilitation program is available to individuals who have recently been diagnosed with any of the following conditions or who have had any of the following procedures:

• Angina • Cardiac Surgery

- Coronary Artery Bypass- Cardiac Valve Surgery

• Coronary Artery Angioplasty or Stents• Heart Attack• Heart Failure • Heart Transplant

A referral from your cardiologist is necessary to start the program.

EXERCISE PROGRAM The exercise program includes 1 hour of tele-monitored exercise, 2 or 3 days a week for several weeks (depending on insurance). Four different modalities are offered to maximize aerobic benefits and light weights and TheraBands are used for muscle conditioning. Your care team will use telemetry monitoring to help ensure that you are exercising safely and effectively.

St. Joseph Health Medical Group’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program is an individualized, supervised treatment plan which includes an evaluation, instruction on physical activity, stress management and more.

Ask your cardiologist about our cardiac rehab program and

get started today!