Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Meadowview Regional Medical Center provides outpatient services to patients managing heart and lung disease. Patient services included supervised exercise sessions, education and encouragement in meeting the challenges of their condition.
A physician referral is required. Services are physician-directed and provided by a team of health professionals including registered nurses, exercise physiologist, dietitians, pharmacists, psychologists, health educators and respiratory therapists.
Next Steps
By participating in the program, you will have access to:
Exercise
- Individualized exercise regimen based on your individual needs, medical condition, and physical ability.
- Supervised exercise sessions with a group of other participants who have similar conditions.
- Information on continuing to exercise safely at home on your own after you complete the program.
Education
- Learn what you can do to live healthier and reduce your risk factors.
- Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms that need medical attention.
- Understand more about the medications you have been prescribed.
- Develop a personal plan that promotes independence and healthier living.
Encouragement
- Have health professionals available to listen to your concerns and answer your questions.
- Include your family or friends in the group education sessions so they may learn about your health condition.
- Gain opportunities to share concerns and receive support from other patients and families who may be experiencing similar conditions.
Your Benefits
Based on scientific studies, participation in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs may produce any of the following benefits:
Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Improvement in exercise tolerance
- Improvement in symptoms
- Improvement in blood lipid levels
- Reduction in cigarette smoking
- Improvement in mental well-being and reduced stress
- Decreased risk of heart attack
- Longer lifespan
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Improvement in exercise tolerance
- Improvement in symptoms
- Improvement in health-related quality of life
- Reduction in number of hospitalizations and number of days hospitalized
- Longer lifespan
Eligibility
You may be eligible to participate in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation if you have one of the following conditions:
Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
- Heart valve repair or replacement
- Stable angina pectoris
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty or stenting)
- Congestive heart failure (and those with ventricular assist devices)
- Heart transplant
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Pulmonary fibrosis/interstitial lung disease
- Cystic fibrosis
- Lung surgery
- Lung transplant
Medical Insurance Reimbursement
Payment for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services is covered or partially covered by most insurances. You will be aware of your financial responsibility prior to starting services. Please contact our Business office at 855.297.8331 with any coverage questions you may have.