Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation aims to help you recover from a cardiovascular event — such as a heart attack or heart failure — or other debilitating heart condition. This recovery process usually involves physical therapy, exercise and education to rebuild and maintain your heart strength.
Cardiac rehabilitation in Highlands, North Carolina
Your heart is your body's power source, and we have the tools to make it stronger.
At Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, we understand that cardiac issues require specialized attention and compassionate care. Our cardiac rehabilitation program brings together a collaborative team of experts to help you achieve better heart health.
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Heart conditions we treat
Cardiac rehabilitation is an important step towards recovery if you have undergone heart surgery or any of the following conditions:
- Balloon angioplasty
- Chronic heart failure
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Coronary stenting
- Heart attack
- Heart or heart-lung transplant
- Heart valve surgery
- Stable angina pectoris
- Stable heart failure
Our cardiac treatments and services
We believe in a holistic approach to cardiac rehabilitation. Our specialists design a personalized treatment plan guided by your medical history and your future goals.
Features of our heart rehabilitation program
Certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), our program provides 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care and rehabilitation. We also offer long-term care through our Eckerd Living Center, should you need it.
Our cardiac rehabilitation specialists are dedicated to enhancing your quality of life. They support you in adopting heart-healthy habits so you can improve the way you eat, exercise and respond to stress. Your cardiac rehabilitation treatment could involve any or a combination of the following:
- Communication with your physician
- Education about your risk factors
- Group support and consultations
- Medically supervised exercise
Benefits of cardiac rehabilitation
Our cardiac rehabilitation specialists work collaboratively to empower you to retake control of your health, helping you:
- Lessen the frequency of chest pain
- Lessen the severity of chest pain
- Improve your blood pressure
- Increase your capacity for exercise
- Lessen dependence on medication
- Lose weight
- Lower your cholesterol
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