Cardiac Rehabilitation

Whether you've had heart surgery, a cardiac procedure, or another heart-related treatment, cardiac rehabilitation helps you safely regain your strength and confidence. Your care team will guide you through every stage of recovery, from your hospital stay to supervised exercise and long-term heart health.

Your Recovery Journey

Your cardiac rehabilitation program includes three phases:

Phase 1: In The Hospital

After surgery, you'll recover in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), where specially trained nurses monitor your heart and recovery around the clock.

As your condition improves, you'll begin taking important first steps toward recovery, including:

• Sitting up and getting out of bed
• Walking with assistance
• Gradually increasing your activity
• Working with physical and occupational therapists
• Learning about your medications
• Preparing for a safe transition home

Before you're discharged, your care team, including your physician, pharmacist, therapists, and case management team, will work together to create a personalized plan for your recovery at home.

Phase 2: Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation

Most patients begin outpatient cardiac rehabilitation 4–6 weeks after surgery, although some may start sooner with their physician's approval.

This medically supervised program helps you:

• Improve heart health
• Build strength and endurance
• Exercise safely with continuous heart monitoring
• Learn healthy lifestyle habits
• Gain confidence returning to everyday activities

What to Expect

Each one-hour session includes:

• Warm-up and stretching
• Approximately 40 minutes of supervised exercise
• Cool-down

Throughout your workout, your heart rate and rhythm are continuously monitored using portable telemetry equipment while an exercise physiologist supervises your session.

Program Schedule

A physician referral is required.

Classes are offered:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

• 8:00 a.m.
• 9:15 a.m.
• 10:45 a.m.
• 12:00 p.m.
• 2:30 p.m.
• 3:45 p.m.

Phase 3: Continue Your Healthy Lifestyle

After completing the 36-session outpatient program, you can continue exercising through optional supervised exercise classes.

These classes allow you to:

• Maintain your progress
• Continue exercising in a supportive environment
• Reduce your risk of future heart disease
• Stay motivated

You may continue attending classes for $9 per session.