Touro’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in New Orleans benefits patients
by targeting the factors that cause heart disease that are within a patient’s
control. We provide information, bolster confidence, improve heart function,
and reduce the risk of future heart problems. Candidates for cardiac rehabilitation
may include those who underwent bypass or valve surgery, a heart transplant,
or stent placement. If we perform angioplasty or you have stable angina
or vascular disease, this is the program for you. Heart attack survivors
can also benefit from the program.
Cardiac rehabilitation takes place as both an inpatient and outpatient.
For instance, Patients usually start a light exercise plan within two
days, depending on the procedure type. After leaving the hospital, a supervised
rehab program is recommended and contact information is provided for a
rehabilitation specialist. The program is an gradual one that means exercises
will grow more strenuous as your strength, flexibility, and endurance grow.
Phases of Cardiac Rehab
Following heart surgery, our three-phase cardiac rehabilitation program
has two goals: education and maintenance. Cardiovascular nurses, therapists,
and exercise specialists help you develop the tools to maintain a positive
lifestyle.
Phase I
Inpatient program for patients to engage in monitored, low-level exercise
and patient education.
Phase II
Our 12-week program includes healthy exercise and education supervised
by cardiovascular nurses and an exercise specialist. During this phase,
an individualized exercise regimen is planned based on your physical abilities
and lifestyle. You will attend three sessions a week, during which we
monitor your heart rhythms, blood pressure, and exertion levels. Phase
II also includes courses in stress management, nutrition, smoking cessation, and more.
Phase III
Implementing new, healthy habits is only half the battle. We give you the
tools to carry them forward through the rest of your life. During phase
III, we devise a maintenance program that will ensure that your nutrition,
exercise, and lifestyle changes continue. We monitor your vitals during
your exercise program and request regular health check-ins.
Key Component of Rehab
Exercise is a key factor in recovering for heart problems or surgery. It
lowers blood pressure, increases strength, relieves stress, and helps
control weight. Most importantly, exercise significantly reduces the likelihood
of future heart problems and hospital stays. We begin this supervised
program while you are still in the hospital. We share the plan and the
goals. At first, we start with light exercise, designed regain basic strength.
From there, our program shifts to another facility where we focus on strength,
flexibility, and endurance. The rest occurs at home with clear guidelines
designed to keep you on track.
Cardiac rehab programs for better heart health
Cardiac rehabilitation helps patients who have cardiovascular disease or
those at high risk of developing one. We designed our programs to help
individuals reach and maintain a high level of health by utilizing lifestyle
changes and exercise. Heart disease’s life-altering nature doesn’t
have to be negative. Sometimes, the required modifications are positive
and reaffirming. Touro Heart Care‘s cardiac rehab programs help
patients take control of their conditions and live a healthy life.
Get in touch! We're ready to help you reclaim your heart health today.
