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Cardiac Rehab

Exercise is often prescribed for patients recovering from many cardiac conditions

Take a step in the right direction and choose Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St Mary's Hospital to care for your cardiovascular needs. Here at Prairie Heart, we recognize the importance of exercise and the need for patient education. Ensuring patients have all the information they desire about their treatment plan aids in prevention of future heart events.

Our expert team of healthcare professionals offer a friendly, clean, and caring environment so you can improve the quality of your life.

Our program is goal-oriented to enhance wellness and improve your cardiopulmonary risk profile through exercise, education, and support.

Graduated exercises are adapted to meet your individual needs, limitations and goals.
Education to identify risk factors and methods to improve cardiovascular health are offered to you and your family through one-on-one sessions and group education.
Ancillary services are also available for dietary, pharmacological, psychosocial, and/or spiritual needs.

What is cardiac rehabilitation?

An individualized and personalized treatment plan, including evaluation and instruction on physical activity, nutrition, stress management and other health related areas.
If you have one of the following diagnoses, you may be able to participate
- Heart attack
- Angina
- Cardiac surgery, such and coronary bypass or valve surgery
- Coronary artery stents
- Heart failure
Generally covered by most health insurance companies but check your plan to determine copays or other requirements.

Woman walking for exercise in the outdoors

What are the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation

Live longer and lessen your chances for another heart attack
Control heart disease symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath
Stop or reverse damage to the blood vessels in your heart
Lessen the physical and emotional aspects of heart disease
Improve your stamina and strength, getting you back to your usual activities, including work, hobbies, and regular exercise
Opportunity to meet and share stories with other patients like you
Improved communication with your doctor and other healthcare providers about your progress following your cardiac event.
Improve your confidence and well-being
Recent studies have shown that people who complete a cardiac rehab program can increase their life expectancy by up to five years.

More cardiac rehab programs

SET for PAD | Outpatient program

This program is focused on improving your walking distance and quality of life. You may be eligible for this program if you have symptoms of claudication. Claudication is pain/discomfort in your legs when walking. SET involves the use of intermittent walking exercise, which alternates periods of walking just beyond the onset of pain with periods of rest. The exercise staff individualizes your settings and workloads based on your ability and gradually increases as you get stronger. Various educational topics are also discussed machine side.

SET for PAD is covered by Medicare. Some other insurance companies may also cover this program, we encourage you to contact your insurance company to determine your coverage. Up to 36 sessions over a 12-week period are covered.