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Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs

What is cardiac rehabilitation?

Cardiac Rehabilitation at the St. Mary’s Heart Center is an exercise and education program, specially designed to help heart patients reduce or control cardiac risk factors, improve cardiovascular fitness and learn to thrive with heart disease.

We work with patients who have experienced heart attacks, undergone cardiac surgery or coronary angioplasty, (PTCA) or stent placement.

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If you would like to know more about Cardiac Rehabilitation, arrange a visit or find out how to enroll, call us at 816-655-5664.

What is cardiac rehabilitation?

Cardiac Rehabilitation at the St. Mary’s Heart Center is an exercise and education program, specially designed to help heart patients reduce or control cardiac risk factors, improve cardiovascular fitness and learn to thrive with heart disease.

We work with patients who have experienced heart attacks, undergone cardiac surgery or coronary angioplasty, (PTCA) or stent placement.

What is the program like?

In the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program we focus on:

  • exercise
  • nutrition and weight control
  • stress management
  • education
  • support

We tailor individual programs to fit your needs. Staff members keep thorough records during your rehabilitation, sharing all information with you and your physicians.

Whenever you exercise, you will be hooked up to an EKG monitor with staff supervising and assessing your exercise session.

How does the program work?

There are three phases in St. Mary’s Heart Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

Phase I: For patients hospitalized for heart disease. This phase focuses on education and safe progression of activity.

Phase II: Consists of EKG-monitored exercise sessions, educational classes and individual teaching. EKG monitoring provides safety during exercise sessions and serves as one way to evaluate progress. The monitoring also provides your physician with information to make adjustments in your medical treatment.

Before you begin the Phase II program, you will go through a one-on-one orientation with the staff. You will have an opportunity to become familiar with the facility and the staff, which includes cardiac nurses, a registered dietitian and an administrative technician.

Then you will begin a progressive, supervised and monitored exercise program three times a week. All equipment is state-of-the-art and designed for your comfort.

In addition, you’ll participate in education classes on heart disease, nutrition, stress management and lifestyle changes. As you learn how to reduce your cardiac risk factors, you’ll learn to enhance the quality of your life.

Phase III: Maintenance program that provides a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for individuals who have completed phase II and wish to continue on with their lifestyle choices and changes adopted during their phase II program.

Is my spouse part of the program?

We encourage spouses or loved ones to come to the sessions and to be actively involved in the educational component of the program. We know that if this happens, you’ll have the best possible chance for long-term success.

Learning to adjust to lifestyle changes can be a difficult experience for heart patients. Along with other patients and the staff, spouses and loved ones become part of a support group that listens to your concerns and offer you ongoing encouragement during your recovery.

When do I begin the program?

You and your physician decide a starting point. Some patients begin cardiac rehabilitation while they’re still in the hospital. Others wait a few weeks after they’ve had cardiac problems.

How long does the program last?

The formal Phase II program lasts 12 weeks with sessions coordinated three times a week. Many patients enroll in the maintenance program after they finish Phase II. They find their motivation remains high when they continue to work closely with professionals who are aware of their health risks and who are close at hand while they exercise.

Heart Institute Classes and Support Groups

St. Mary’s Medical Center

First Thursday of the month (times vary)
816-655-5433

Rehabilitation Facilities

The St. Mary’s Heart Center

201 NW R.D. Mize Road • Blue Springs, MO 64014
The St. Mary’s Heart Center is located just inside the Medical Center campus main entrance.

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