Cardiac rehabilitation in Southeast Idaho
At Portneuf Medical Center, our heart and rehabilitation specialists offer a medically supervised cardiac rehab program designed to help you recover and grow stronger after a cardiac event or serious diagnosis. Our goal in the cardiac rehabilitation program is to help you manage your symptoms and reduce the risk of worsening illness or another heart attack. We do this by providing a wide range of services, such as exercise programs, nutritional services, counseling, and educational resources. Our heart rehabilitation specialists are experts in the field, and we’re here to provide comprehensive cardiac rehab treatments to help you live a healthier life.
What are the benefits of cardiac rehab?
Portneuf’s cardiac rehab program offers a broad scope of preventative interventions, including monitoring, risk factor modification, aerobic exercise, strength training, nutrition, and counseling. The benefits of this approach include:
- Camaraderie and support from other participants facing similar challenges
- Improved quality of life
- Increased energy levels and endurance
- Reduced risk of future heart problems
- Reduced stress
This comprehensive approach to your cardiac rehabilitation treatment helps reduce the risk of future heart issues while also boosting energy levels and teaching you the benefits of healthy living. By empowering you to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle long-term, we ensure lasting improvements to your overall well-being.
Who is cardiac rehab for?
Cardiac rehab is beneficial for patients of all ages who are recovering from the following:
- Angioplasty/stent replacement
- Cardiomyopathy
- Certain congenital heart diseases
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Heart attack
- Open heart surgery/bypass surgery
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Stable angina/chest pain
- Valve replacements/TAVR
Whether you require immediate surgery, coronary intervention or rehabilitation, PMC’s cardiac team is ready to provide you with comprehensive treatment, education and care. Cardiac rehab requires a physician referral. Please speak with your cardiologist about whether heart rehabilitation is right for you.