Cardiac Rehab

CARDIAC REHABILITATION

Become a partner on the team that helps you become "Heart Healthy". As you recover from your cardiac procedure or surgery, think about enrolling in Bayonne Medical Center's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. It includes 36 monitored sessions of exercise, patient education, and assistance with developing a heart healthy lifestyle.

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A caring staff with expertise in cardiac care will:

• Develop an individualized plan of care for you that is approved by your doctor.
• Guide your exercise program.
• Help you find ways to improve your management of cardiac risk factors.
• Discuss stress management
• Provide you with educational materials
• Introduce you to many patients like yourself who are improving their cardiovascular fitness!

Talk to your Doctor about enrolling now!

For more information, call the

Cardiac Rehab Department

201-858-5202

What Is Cardiac Rehabilitation?

A cardiac rehabilitation program takes place in a hospital or in the community. "Cardiac Rehab" is for patients who are recovering from a heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty/stent, angina or diagnosed coronary artery disease and individuals who are at high risk of developing heart disease. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to get in a cardiac rehab program. At Bayonne Medical Center, everything you need to get and stay heart healthy is in one place and the medical staff is on hand at all times.

Cardiac Rehabilitation programs can help you change your lifestyle habits. These programs often take place at a hospital with a rehabilitation team or with the help of your doctor, nurse or other health care professionals.

Many people find that cardiac rehab programs are very helpful after getting out of a hospital. They allow people to join a group to exercise and to get special help in making lifestyle changes.

What happens in a cardiac rehabilitation program?

During your cardiac rehabilitation program you'll:

• Exercise using a treadmill, bike, or rowing machine
• Be monitored by a nurse or another health care professional for a change in symptoms
• Start slowly, following a safe exercise program that gradually helps you to become stronger.
• Gradually move into a more intensive program that lets you work longer and harder.
• Possibly begin strength training if your doctor says you can.
• Have your heart rate, blood pressure and EKG monitored

After you've completed the program, you may feel better than ever. Make these lifestyle changes a part of your everyday life!