Cardiac Rehabilitation
Davis Regional Medical Center is a North Carolina state-certified Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, offering a multidisciplinary approach to cardiovascular conditioning.
An important part of our comprehensive heart care is helping patients return to the activities they enjoy. Our multidisciplinary team of physical therapists and nutrition and exercise specialists work together to provide a customized approach that meets each patient's needs.
Our cardiac recovery program combines education, support and exercise therapy. Patients will learn how to incorporate heart-healthy habits such as a proper diet, exercise and stress management techniques that can lead to a better quality of life:
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Focus on recovery - Cardiac rehabilitation begins in the hospital, following a heart attack or other acute illness. Before leaving the hospital, patients learn about their disease and risk factors that contribute to heart disease. They know what to expect during and after recovery, and receive home-exercise recommendations.
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Exercise counseling and support - Patients begin a medically supervised, monitored exercise program that includes individual support from exercise professionals. Once monitoring is no longer necessary, patients continue with a customized exercise program and learn how to incorporate activity into their lifestyle.
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Heart-healthy lifestyle changes - Throughout the cardiac rehabilitation program, patients learn about good nutrition, stress management techniques, and how to incorporate these behaviors into their lifestyle. During the maintenance phase of rehabilitation, continuing education will help reinforce healthy habits long term.
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Individual support - Our health educators, exercise professionals, dietitians and other rehabilitation specialists provide support and education throughout the recovery process. You can depend on a dedicated group of individuals who are focused on recovery.
Our program offers:
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20ft x 40ft heated, indoor swimming pool
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Cardiovascular conditioning equipment such as treadmills, bicycles, rowing machines, and upper body ergometers.
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Educational training for how the heart works, symptom recognition, blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress management
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Nutritional and psychological counseling
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Ongoing maintenance fitness program
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Supervised EKG monitoring
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Trotter resistance training equipment for toning and strengthening
Our Staff
Exercise Physiologists, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, and Licensed Psychologists provide the essential medical services necessary for improving functional capacities and modifying lifestyle behaviors. Our staff is experienced in the special needs and safety precautions for cardiac patients.
Program Days
The Heartbeats cardiac rehabilitation program meets three times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Generally, individuals participate in six 36-exercise sessions, depending on progress and severity of the cardiac event.
The Heartbeats program is available by physician referral, or you may ask your physician if the program would be appropriate for you or a family member. The program was developed for individuals with:
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Angina Pectoris
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Angioplasty
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By-Pass Surgery
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Cardiovascular problems
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Heart Attack
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Hypertension
To schedule an appointment or receive more information, please call (704) 838-7620. Davis Regional Medical Center is conveniently located at I-40, Exit 154, in Statesville.