Saint Alphonsus Ontario - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Our Saint Alphonsus cardiac locations are pleased to offer certified Cardiac Rehabilitation programs designed to help patients who have had a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack, coronary bypass surgery, coronary stent, heart transplant, heart valve repair or replacement, or heart related chest discomfort (angina). Under the direction of a cardiologist, a multidisciplinary team composed of a cardiac nurse, respiratory therapist and an exercise specialist design an individualized care plan for each patient with the goal of preventing future cardiovascular events.

Cardiac Rehabilitation is proven to increase the rate of recovery and significantly diminish the possibility of another cardiovascular episode. Both the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology recommend Cardiac Rehabilitation programs. To obtain a referral to Cardiac Rehabilitation contact your Cardiologist or primary care provider;  if you need a primary care provider call 208-367-DOCS (3627).

Our multidisciplinary team within this program aims to:

• Re-introduce a healthy regular exercise routine
• Increase a patient's aerobic exercise capacity
• Reduce cholesterol/lipid levels through lifestyle changes
• Reduce or control other heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, diabetes, stress and obesity

If you have one of the following diagnoses you may be eligible to participate:

• Heart Attack
• Stable Chest Pain (Angina)
• Coronary artery angioplasty or stent placement
• Open heart surgery such as coronary bypass grafting or valve surgery
• Heart transplantation
• Heart Failure

Outpatient department of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario.