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Cardiac Rehab

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 515-465-7617

Patients recovering from a heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart valve repair, heart stents or congestive heart failure are eligible for Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR). CR programs encourage patients to learn about their heart disease, become active again, and prevent further heart damage. Our programs consist of exercise and education. A registered dietitian and pharmacist are available for questions about nutrition and heart medications.

SESSIONS

Meet 3 times per week for approximately 1 hour. Blood pressure, heart rate, heart rhythm, and oxygen levels are checked before during and after each session.

REQUIREMENTS

A physician order is required. Evaluation and history are completed at the first session. Depression screen and dietary survey are also done at the initial session and upon completion of CR.

PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT

Varies with insurance companies. Cardiopulmonary staff will assist patients to check coverage.

EDUCATION

  • Cholesterol and Lipids
  • Blood Pressure and heart disease
  • Diabetes and heart disease
  • Stress Management
  • Nutrition
  • Smoking and heart disease
  • Heart Medications

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

All patients who have completed cardiac rehabilitation are encouraged to continue exercising. DCH offers a supervised Maintenance program that meets 2-3 times per week for approximately 1 hour. Blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen levels are monitored by staff.

Cost is currently $75 for 12 sessions

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

  • Bring a list of medications, dosages and times to your first session.
  • Take your medication as prescribed on exercise days.
  • Wear loose fitting clothes and comfortable shoes.
  • Avoid eating large meals for at least two hours prior to exercising.
  • Illness is an excused absence, do not exercise when you do not feel well. Please notify staff by calling 515.465.7667.
  • No smoking.
  • Notify staff immediately if you feel chest or shoulder pain, discomfort, shortness of breath, dizziness, or fatigue before, during, or after excercise.