Cardiac Rehabilitation
 The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program provides a wide range of comprehensive services to cardiovascular patients.
Designed to support the physical, emotional and social needs of the patient, the programs offers a continuum of care to patients. Patients receive a specialized plan of care developed by our specialty trained team which includes:
- Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Dietitians
Four-phase Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
The program offers four levels of cardiac fitness and rehabilitation. A physician is on-site at the hospital during exercise sessions. The program adheres to guidelines of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
All patients enter the program through a physician referral and written prescription. An assessment of patient diagnosis is required prior to scheduling the evaluation and as a precursor to formulating the exercise prescription. Patients are carefully interviewed and assessed to determine their placement in the program. Referring physicians receive monthly update reports on the progress of their patients.
Phase I - Cardiac:
- Focuses on patients who are in the hospital.
- Provides comprehensive education regarding the patient’s disease, medications, procedures and care issues.
- Provides physical activity as prescribed by physician.
Phase II - Cardiac:
- Designed for cardiac patients who have had a heart attack, coronary bypass, valve surgery or stent placement within the last year, or who have stable angina.
- Initial evaluation is performed by registered nurse and exercise physiologist.
- Patients are monitored the entire session including vital signs, heart rhythm and oxygen saturations.
- Education is individualized for the patient’s needs. Includes relaxation and stress management techniques, nutrition and medication instruction.
- Individualized exercise program is planned.
- Up to 36 60-minutes sessions.
Phase III - Cardiac:
- Designed for patients who have completed Phase II and want to continue exercise in a group setting.
- This is a maintenance program for the more independent patient; a cardiac monitor is used as needed.
- Vital signs and pulse oximetry are checked.
- Usually not covered by insurance (participating patients are self-pay).
Phase IV - Cardiac:
- Designed for patients who have completed Phase III without any complications or hospitalization for three months.
- This maintenance program is for the more independent patient.
- Vital signs and pulse oximetry are checked.
- This phase is not covered by insurance ( participating patients are self-pay).
Education
Cardiac Education: Each month, the VVMC Cardiac Rehabilitation department provides classes on reducing cardiovascular risk factors such as diet and stress. Class participation is limited to heart patients currently attending the VVMC Cardiac Rehabilitation program. For information, please call 928 639-6322.
Heart of the Matter: In an effort to promote heart-healthy living, Verde Valley Medical Center presents a cardiac education topic to the community the second Monday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms B & C. The lectures are given by a VVMC Medical Staff member or other clinical staff member with the intention of providing current, useful information about cardiac health. Call 928 639-6322 for more information.
Contact Cardiac Rehab: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., call 928 639-6322.
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