Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation programs support recovery after heart events or lung conditions by improving strength, endurance, and daily function.
These programs combine monitored exercise and education. Your care team tracks your response to activity—including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and symptoms—and helps you safely build tolerance for physical activity.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is for people recovering from heart attack, heart failure, heart surgery, or procedures such as stents or angioplasty.
If you have had a recent cardiac event or procedure, your care team may recommend cardiac rehabilitation as part of your recovery.
- Begins during or shortly after hospitalization
- Outpatient program with monitored exercise sessions, typically three times per week
- Structured exercise plan tailored to your condition and goals
- Education focused on heart health, risk reduction, and long-term lifestyle changes
- Monitoring and management of risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes
- Supports improved endurance and reduced risk of future cardiac events
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is for people with chronic (ongoing) lung conditions or those recovering from lung surgery.
Common conditions include COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and cystic fibrosis.
- Focus on managing breathlessness and improving oxygen use
- Training on pacing and energy conservation for daily activities
- Exercise to improve strength and stamina
- Education to support understanding of lung disease and symptom control
