A Cardiac Rehab Program Designed Specifically for Your Recovery
As the Mid-South’s leading cardiac rehab program, Baptist’s cardiac care rehabilitation program helps patients manage illnesses, recover from surgery or gain a better understanding of their nutritional needs. Baptist's cardiac rehabilitation program provides care plans designed by compassionate cardiac rehabilitation specialists to help patients manage their heart disease or disorder through the following:
- Medically-supervised exercise with treadmills, stationary bikes, NuStep®, arm and hand ergometers
- Education regarding cardiovascular illnesses and the disease management process
- Understanding of heart medications
- Optional counseling with dietitians and pharmacists
- Social interaction with other cardiovascular patients
- Preparation for returning to work (if appropriate)
Baptist’s physicians, registered nurses, registered dietitians, exercise physiologists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and psychologists help as needed in the cardiac rehabilitation of every patient. Patients are encouraged to play an engaged and active role in their cardiac care and rehabilitation.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Phases
Baptist Memorial Health Care’s cardiac rehabilitation program is designed to help patients improve heart health through monitored exercise, education, nutrition guidance, stress management and medication support. The program gradually progresses patients toward recovery and reduced risk of future heart events through three phases of care.
Phase 1: Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phase 1 begins while the patient is admitted to the hospital. During this phase, nursing staff, physical therapists and other support staff provide education and encouragement related to activity, recovery and heart-healthy nutrition.
Phase 2: Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phase 2 takes place in an outpatient setting and includes monitored exercise sessions. Patients wear a remote cardiac monitor while completing an individualized exercise program that may continue for up to 12 weeks.
Phase 3: Independent Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phase 3 also occurs in an outpatient setting but does not require monitoring. Patients may continue their exercise program at the same location as Phase 2, at a local gym or at home. Baptist staff can help create a personalized activity plan to support long-term heart health and wellness.