Cardiac Rehabilitation
Research has consistently shown cardiac rehabilitation for who have had a heart attack, angioplasty, heart surgery or heart failure is powerful medicine in helping patients recover more quickly back to good health and in many cases to better health. Cardiac rehabilitation reduces the risk for future heart problems such as the need for repeat hospitalization, angioplasty or heart surgery.
The New Heart program teaches lifelong habits which will include an exercise program to improve fitness, flexibility, strength and balance. The program additionally provides the patient with the nutritional information that they need to have a heart healthy diet. Life coaches play an important role in helping patients find motivation to engage in exercise and healthy nutrition.
What is included in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
Regular Exercise
Supervised exercise training designed to build endurance, strength and flexibility. 36 sessions with a trainer skilled in dealing with cardiac patients. The exercise program is tailored for each patient and is carefully monitored in a safe environment.
Adopt a Heart Healthy Diet
Education with nutrition specialists to teach heart healthy eating focused on the Mediterranean diet. Learn how to eat out, cook and shop. A focus on choosing meals rich in flavor with fruits, vegetables, and grains. Learn optimal nutrition for a healthy heart and blood pressure.
Reduce Stress
Education with life coaches and stress reduction classes. Learn to develop optimism and create healthy patterns.
Understand Medications
Advice on how to follow your doctor’s instructions. Assurance that the medication you’re taking is appropriate and in the proper dosage, all in conjunction with your healthcare provider. Ensure the patient understands their role in taking regular medications and to watch for side effects.
Stop Smoking
Instruction on how to stop this harmful habit, and how to control other risk factors including cholesterol and blood pressure.
Weight Management
For individuals who are overweight or obese, weight management to help with weight loss.
What are the benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Each year, roughly 935,000 Americans will have a coronary event and more than 30% will have a second, and potentially fatal, one. However, there is hope. Cardiac rehabilitation reduces the risk of future cardiac events by stabilizing, slowing or even reversing the progression of cardiovascular disease. Patients with other cardiovascular diseases, such as valve repair and heart failure, also benefit from a cardiac rehabilitation program that includes exercise rehabilitation. Clinical research has shown cardiac rehabilitation reduces mortality by 50 percent compared with those patients who do not participate. Participation in cardiac rehabilitation can also reduce the likelihood of hospital readmissions (for all causes) by 25 percent and the use of medical resources.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARDIAC REHABILITATION
A 25 percent reduction in all-cause mortality rates
Decreased mortality at up to five years post-participation
Reduction in 10-year all-cause mortality following a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
Reduced symptoms, such as angina, dyspnea and fatigue
Reduction in nonfatal recurrent myocardial infarction over median follow-up of 12 months
Improved health factors, like lipids and blood pressure
Increased knowledge about cardiac disease and its management
Enhanced ability to perform daily living activities, return to work and engage in leisure activities
Improved health related quality of life and psychosocial symptoms
Source: American Heart Association
How to start Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
To Start You Will…
♥ Take a gentle walking test
♥ Have a New Heart physician evaluation
You Will Then…
♥ Work with an exercise physiologist to create an exercise prescription. You will review your exercise prescription before each session with your exercise specialist.
The Heart Smart Lifestyle Consists of:
♥ One on One consult with a nutrition specialist
♥ Nutrition classes and workshops emphasizing the Mediterranean diet
♥ Evaluation and recommendations regarding cholesterol, blood pressure and weight management
All of this is done in concert with your healthcare provider.
Cardiac Rehab for Heart Failure Patients
Patients with heart failure were once told not to stress their heart however, research has demonstrated profound benefits from a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program. People with heart failure who complete a program have been shown to have less shortness of breath, less fatigue and over all improved quality of life. The program helps you live a longer, healthier life.
Our comprehensive heart failure program builds on the cardiac rehab program and teaches self-care habits that keep patients out of trouble and emphasizes proper nutrition.
Learn more about our Heart Failure for Cardiac Rehabilitation Program here.
Contact Us
Reach out to learn more about our Cardiac Rehabilitation for Heart Failure Program.
referrals@newheartnm.com
(505) 881-8195