Cardiac Rehabilitation

Virtual cardiac rehab

If you want to do cardiac rehab from home and we’ve confirmed you can do so safely, you can take part in our virtual phase II program.

After you complete an in-person assessment, you’ll receive educational materials that cover topics like nutrition and heart-healthy lifestyle changes. We’ll also give you a customized, 12-week home exercise plan that’s based on:

• Your physical abilities
• Specific symptoms you need to improve
• Any complications you should work to prevent
• Your provider’s recommendations
• Your personal goals

You’ll use an online tool to record your daily weight, blood pressure, and any other required measurements. This information is uploaded directly into your medical record, where it’s reviewed by our team.

You’ll also meet at least once each week, by video or phone, with one of our exercise physiologists. We’ll review your vital signs and activity for the week, and answer any questions you have.

How we help you make the most of cardiac rehab

We’ll guide you through your cardiac rehab journey and help you feel comfortable and confident at every step along the way. Throughout phase II, you can expect:

• A functional assessment: Before you begin any exercises, you’ll undergo a functional evaluation. This assessment measures your strength, endurance, and other physical abilities. We use this information to create your exercise plan, which may include aerobic exercise, strength training, and stretches.
• A facility orientation: If you plan to attend your exercise sessions in person, we’ll show you how to safely use our equipment. Depending on what’s included in your exercise plan, this may include treadmills, stationary bikes, and hand weights.
• Ongoing monitoring: When you exercise at our facility, we’ll take various health measurements at each session. This includes your weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar level if you’re diabetic. We’ll also continuously record your heart rate and rhythm. This helps us see how your heart responds to different types and levels of exercises, and ensures you don’t exceed your target heart rate.
• Family participation: Your loved ones can play an important role in helping you stick to your plan and meet your goals. Any family members who are involved in your care are welcome to attend your sessions or meetings.