Programs & Services
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Trinity Health System's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is
designed to effect lifestyle change in patients enrolled. These
changes are achieved through safe, physical conditioning, sound
educational sessions, and group support, which emphasize the understanding
of risk factors associated with heart disease. The program's goal
is to enhance the quality of life for the patient. Age is not a
factor.
Goals
By participating in our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, patients
can learn how to achieve and maintain the healthiest lifestyle
possible. Our specially trained staff works with patients, their
families, and physicians to develop a personalized program of
health and wellness.
The goals of Trinity Health System's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
are:
- Increased understanding of heart disease
- Increased endurance
- Decreased heart rate and blood pressure
- Increased muscular fitness
- Reduced cholesterol/triglyceride levels
- Decreased body fat
- Better nutrition management
- Improved sense of well-being
Program Components
Education
An integral part of the overall program, education increases
a patient's understanding of their illness and helps them to
identify current habits that can negatively affect their cardiac
condition. We cover issues like risk factor reduction, angina,
heart attack, medication, dietary and exercise guidelines, smoking,
and breathing and relaxation methods.
Exercise
Regular exercise increases strength and improves muscle tone.
It can also decrease a patient's resting heart rate and blood
pressure, assist in weight control, decrease stress, and enhance
their ability to perform daily activities.
Support
Support will help patients and their families realize they
are not alone and to develop relationships with other clients
and staff.
Enrollment
Enrollment into Trinity Health System's Cardiac Rehabilitation
Program is by physician referral and is reserved for individuals
who have experienced heart attacks, by-pass surgery, angioplasty,
or who have become deconditioned due to some form of cardiovascular
disease.
Program Structure
Phase I - Inpatient
Once the attending physician refers an inpatient to Trinity
Health System's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, an assessment
is performed by a Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse. This assessment
allows our highly trained staff to analyze the educational needs
and determine the overall readiness of a patient. Prior to discharge,
a Trinity dietician will review specific diet modifications
with the patient. Family guidelines on activity, medications,
and energy conservation are also reviewed.
Phase II - Outpatient
Individuals enrolled in this phase are referred by their physician.
After an assessment of condition is made, a patient is scheduled
for exercise training with monitoring. Risk factors, diet, and
lifestyle changes are also discussed. Convenient sessions are
scheduled three times per week and last approximately one hour.
Phase III - Maintenance
Once the outpatient program is concluded, patients may continue
this phase in order to insure their quality of life. Their ongoing
participation in the program can offer them increased endurance,
decreased heart rate and blood pressure, and increased muscular
fitness.
What's Covered?
Most insurers offer total or partial coverage for persons enrolled
in Trinity Health System's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. During
the initial evaluations, we discuss the details with our patients
so that they understand their reimbursement level prior to full
enrollment in the program.
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