Cardiac Rehab

Queen of Peace offers a broad range of cardiovascular services for various stages of
heart-related diseases — from prevention to testing and rehabilitation.

Following a heart attack or heart surgery, individuals with cardiovascular disease receive cardiac rehab, a comprehensive, personalized approach to help them regain strength and improve the quality of their lives through education.

The first phase of cardiac rehab starts within days following your admission to Queen of Peace Hospital. Specially trained nurses will monitor and supervise a patient's tolerance to increasing levels of exercise. Exercise sessions include arm and leg exercises; walking and biking; and stair climbing. While hospitalized, patients also begin cardiac education and receive home exercise guidelines.

The second phase of cardiac rehabilitation starts soon after Hospital discharge. Closely monitored exercise sessions, designed to help patients regain your strength and confidence, are held three times a week for 12 weeks. Exercise sessions include muscle strengthening as well as flexibility and endurance training. Other features of our program include heart rhythm, blood pressure, and medication monitoring; individual and group support; and cardiac education.

This program's emphasis is threefold:
— Exercise
• Education
• Support.

For more information, call the Cardiac Rehab Department at 952.758.8159 or 800.584.6667, Ext. 5280