Cardiac Rehabilitation
The cardiac rehabilitation program at National Park Medical Center is designed to support your individual journey to a healthier heart. If you're worried about your risk for heart disease, or you are recovering from a heart event, our staff is ready to support you. We offer a welcoming, supportive environment and an individualized approach to nutrition and exercise tailored to your lifestyle.
Treatment can begin in the hospital following a heart event, or after discharge. Talk to your provider about joining our cardiac rehabilitation program. Most insurance plans partially or fully cover the cost of this service.
You may qualify for cardiac rehabilitation if you have experienced any of the following:
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- A heart attack (also known as a “myocardial infarction”) in the past 12 months
- Coronary Bypass Surgery
- Valve replacement or repair
- Angioplasty or “stent” placement
- Heart transplant
- Stable chest pain (also known as stable angina)
- Congestive heart failure with an ejection fraction (EF) of 35% or below
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Cardiac rehabilitation services include:
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- Fitness program to strengthen heart health
- Nutrition counseling
- Psychological counseling
- Weight management
- Stress management
- Smoking cessation
- Diabetes education
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Quality Heart Care, Close to Home
The Outpatient Therapy and Cardiac Rehabilitation Center is located just inside the Heart and Vascular Center, featuring a separate entrance for ease of access.
Our Cardiac Rehab staff is trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, and ECG interpretation. The Director of the Program has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology and Master’s Degree in Education.
The program is divided into three phases to ensure a patient’s safe return to healthy cardiovascular activity:
- Phase one is an inpatient visit.
- Phase two is a 36-session, 12-week Outpatient Program.
- Phase 3 is an ongoing maintenance program.
The common cardiovascular equipment room is surrounded by windows overlooking Hot Springs Country Club and the NPMC Helipad. The Outpatient Therapy Center also features 4 private therapy rooms for speech, occupational and physical therapy.