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Three Phases of Cardiac Rehab Exercise

  • Phase I – Inpatient Program
    Patients who have had a heart attack, heart surgery or other cardiac condition are evaluated on their ability to tolerate activity. Patients and their families are instructed in appropriate exercises and activities to take part in when they return home.

  • Phase II – Early Outpatient Monitored Exercise
    Within a few days to two weeks after discharge from the hospital, heart patients begin a progressive activity and education program at MeritCare's Broadway Health Center building. Individualized risk factor change and exercise programs are designed for each patient. This phase lasts from 4-12 weeks; participants attend 2-3 times per week.

  • Phase III – Supervised Exercise/Hearts Plus
    This is an ongoing program for people at risk for heart disease as well as for graduates of the previous two phases. Individuals will participate in prescribed exercise and receive continued support for lifestyle changes to avoid heart problems. Participants may attend once per month or up to five times per week as needed.

Find out more about the MeritCare Cardiac Rehab Program with the Cardiac Rehab brochure Adobe PDF file.

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