Cardiac Rehabilitation

Adventist Health St. Helena offers an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program that helps those who have suffered a cardiac event recover to their fullest potential.

Program Criteria

Any individuals who have had the following are qualified for the program:

• Coronary artery disease and/or CABG
• Heart attack with coronary stent within the past 12 months
• Heart failure with ejection fraction ≤ 35%
• Left ventricular assist device
• Recent valve replacement/repair
• Heart Transplant

Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiovascular rehabilitation can reduce symptoms and prevent the progression of heart disease. Some of the benefits include:

• Stop or reverse damage to blood vessels in your heart
• Reduce your chances of another heart attack
• Help control symptoms of heart disease, such as chest pain or shortness of breath
• Improve your stamina and strength, getting you back to your active lifestyle
• Lower blood cholesterol
• Control weight and tone muscles
• Help prevent or control high blood pressures
• Improve insulin sensitivity
• Improve confidence and well-being

What to Expect During Rehabilitation

Our outpatient cardiac rehabilitation provides a safe and supervised exercise program designed to improve the heart's health. The program may last 8 to 16 weeks and is based on an individual plan of care that best fits your specific needs. Each session lasts an hour and is scheduled two to three days per week. As a safeguard, your heart rhythm, heart rate, and blood pressure will be closely monitored during exercise, assuring conformity to the exercise prescription ordered by your physician. We also offer some services tailored towards lifestyle changes, which include: cardiovascular disease education, diet and nutrition instruction, stress management, and medication education. We offer an adult fitness program for cardiac rehab graduates to promote continued wellness and optimal health.

How to Get Started

A referral from your physician, most often a cardiologist, is required to participate in the cardiac rehabilitation program. Most insurances, like Medicare, will cover the cardiac rehab sessions.

Hours of operation

Closed on Mondays
Open Tuesday - Friday

Call the cardiovascular rehabilitation staff to learn more at 707-963-6551 for any referrals or insurance concerns.