Cardiac rehabilitation is strongly recommended for anyone with a recent cardiovascular problem, such as:
- Angioplasty with or without stent placement
- Chronic stable angina
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Heart attack
- Heart transplant
- Heart valve repair or replacement surgery
- Peripheral arterial disease with symptoms
A Comprehensive Approach
The 12-week program includes EKG-monitored exercise and information sessions that focus on:
- Healthy lifestyle changes
- Heart anatomy
- Medications
- Nutrition
- Physical activity guidelines
- Risk factor management
- Smoking cessation
- Stress management
Clinical staff will monitor blood pressure, blood glucose levels and exercise intensity.
Professional, Caring Staff
The multidisciplinary team includes exercise physiologists, nurses, supervising physician, and a certified diabetes educator. The cardiac rehabilitation team stays in close contact with your physician regarding your progression.
Costs and Insurance
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover up to 36 cardiac rehabilitation sessions for the listed conditions, procedures. You are encouraged to ask your insurance carrier about your specific coverage. Your cardiologist, or vascular surgeon if the condition is peripheral arterial disease, will need to refer you to the program after hospital discharge. The cardiac rehabilitation team can assist you with this process. For more information, please call 203-863-3756.
Hospital Offers a Separate Supervised Exercise Program
Greenwich Hospital also offers a separate supervised exercise program for individuals who do not meet Cardiac Rehabilitation Program criteria but who have a history of heart disease or a cardiac risk factor (e.g., diabetes, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity). Staff will create a specific exercise program based on one’s evaluation. Heart rate and blood pressure will be monitored and documented. The staff will continue to assess exercise duration and intensity to promote the most efficient workout. This program is not covered by insurance and is a self-pay program.
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