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.

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Cardiac therapy in McDowell County, North Carolina

If you have experienced a cardiac event, we are here to help you begin the recovery process.

Cardiac events and surgeries are serious matters. At Mission Hospital McDowell, we provide the right combination of education, nutrition, exercise and dedication. This helps increase resilience during your recovery and regain your life in the process.

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Cardiac rehabilitation services we provide

Therapy at our outpatient cardiac rehabilitation center can bring about life-changing results. By encouraging more positive diet, exercise and stress-response habits, we can reduce your risks for heart events and chronic conditions.

Diagnostic testing we perform

Cardiac rehabilitation first begins by using diagnostic testing to better understand you and your current level of wellness. With greater understanding of where we will begin, we can figure out where we are going with greater success. Some of the testing we offer includes:

Chemical stress testing
Echocardiogram (ECHO)
Exercise stress testing
Stress echocardiogram
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
Treadmill testing

Features of cardiac therapy

When you entrust us with the rejuvenation of your daily life, you are committing to a multifaceted program that encompasses a number of different strategies to improve your heart. We want you to know that success can be within your grasp if you stick with what works for you. Every person is different, and we make sure to personalize your care to fit your unique needs. Depending on the severity of your condition, this could include any or a combination of the following:

Cardioversion procedures
Collaboration with your personal physician
Education about positive lifestyle habits
Group support and family consultation
Medically supervised exercise
Post-discharge recovery plan

Benefits of heart rehabilitation

We understand the challenges of rebuilding the functionality of your heart. However, with commitment and the right recovery plan, you can be subject to numerous benefits, including:

Better diet
Decreased cholesterol
Less dependency on medication
Lowered body weight
Minimized blood pressure
More energy
Reduced blood sugar

Where to go for cardiac rehabilitation

If you are interested in exploring options for cardiac rehabilitation, our outpatient rehabilitation center is located about a half-mile east of the hospital at the following address:

1633 Sugar Hill Road
Entrance B
Marion, NC 28752