Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab is a medically supervised program that focuses on exercise and education to help recover from a heart-related illness.
Your Stillwater Cardiac Rehabilitation team will provide and monitor an individualized treatment plan, including evaluation and education on exercise, nutrition, stress management, and other health-related areas. The professional team members include physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, and other healthcare educators.
About Treatment
About Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab is designed to help you improve physical endurance and strength following a cardiac event and help make lifestyle changes to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiac Rehab is typically a 12-week program.
Locations
Cardiac Rehab FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions to learn more about cardiac rehabilitation at Stillwater Medical.
How often do you attend cardiac rehab?
Participants are encouraged to attend three times a week for an hour at each session.
Who qualifies for cardiac rehab?
You may qualify for the cardiac rehab program if you have any of the following conditions:
- Diagnosis of documented acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Stable angina pectoris (chest pain)
- Valve repair or replacement
- Coronary stenting / Angioplasty
- Heart or lung transplant
- Heart failure
What are the benefits of cardiac rehab?
Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation:
- Improve function and exercise capacity
- Improve mood and quality of life
- Reduce the risk of a heart attack
- Reduce the risk of mortality
- Control of cardiac symptoms
- Reduce modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Does insurance cover cardiac rehab?
Most insurance companies recognize the benefits of Cardiac Rehab and pay for the services. A written prescription is needed from your physician. Pre-approval is sometimes necessary. Please contact your insurance provider if you have questions about specific coverage.
What certifications does Stillwater Medical cardiac rehab have?
Stillwater Medical’s Cardiac Rehab is nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
When is Stillwater cardiac rehab conducted?
The cardiac rehab program is conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and each session will last approximately one hour.
Additional Information
We are committed to being a part of your journey to recovery. Please contact us for any questions or assistance.
Cardiac Rehab
Stillwater Medical Heart & Vascular Institute
1323 W. 6th Ave., 2nd Floor
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-8608
