Rehabilitación cardíaca
La rehabilitación cardíaca se utiliza para mejorar la salud cardiovascular de las personas que han sufrido un ataque cardíaco, insuficiencia cardíaca o cualquier otra afección cardíaca debilitante. La rehabilitación cardíaca generalmente implica ejercicio y capacitación para recuperar y mantener la fuerza del corazón.
Heart rehabilitation in Asheville, North Carolina
Our cardiac rehabilitation program is here to help your heart feel better and stronger.
At Mission Hospital, we offer a comprehensive approach to cardiac therapy, helping you develop heart-healthy strategies and lifestyle habits. Your personal recovery plan includes communication with your physician, medically supervised exercise, group support and consultations.
Reasons you may need cardiac therapy
You may benefit from cardiac rehabilitation if you have experienced any of these conditions or undergone these procedures:
- Balloon angioplasty
- Chronic heart failure
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Coronary stenting
- Heart attack
- Heart transplant
- Heart-lung transplant
- Heart valve surgery
- Stable angina pectoris
- Stable heart failure
Our cardiac rehab program
Every heart is different. We tailor your treatment plan to your one-of-a-kind medical history and unique health goals.
Benefits of heart therapy
Cardiac rehab might start at the hospital, but it's sustained by the habits built at home. We support you in adopting and maintaining lifestyle changes related to how you eat, exercise and respond to stress.
By establishing these building blocks of a healthy heart, we can lessen your risk for heart-related events and prevent some chronic conditions. Our cardiac rehab specialists help you recover from a cardiac event or surgery by guiding you towards:
- Lessening chest pain
- Improving your blood pressure
- Increasing your capacity for exercise
- Lessening your dependence on medications
- Losing weight
- Lowering your cholesterol
Cardiac services we provide
To maximize the effectiveness of our program, we recommend prioritizing three components: commitment, consistency and communication. We work with you to ensure you don't return to old habits by offering the following resources:
- Communication with your physician
- Education about your personal risk factors
- Group support and consultations that include loved ones
- Medically supervised exercise
- Personal recovery plan
To enroll or hear more about our program, call (828) 213-7000.