What is cardiac rehabilitation?
Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) helps people with heart issues reduce the risk of future heart problems. If you have experienced a heart event, condition or surgery, talk to your primary care provider or cardiologist about a cardiac rehab referral.
Is cardiac rehab right for me?
Cardiac rehab services are usually recommended for people who have had a heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty, stent placement, and for people with stable angina (chest pain). We also care for patients who have or had:
- Heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Atrial fibrillation
- Valve repair/replacement
- Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
- Heart transplant
- Peripheral vascular disease
Improve your heart health, strength and stamina with a lifestyle and exercise program developed specifically for you. Services include nutrition counseling, exercise training, stress reduction education and more. Our expert cardiac rehab team can show you how to:
- Make exercise part of your daily routine
- Ease stress and make healthier lifestyle choices
- Prepare heart healthy meals that help lower your cholesterol
MaineHealth offers cardiac rehab services at multiple locations in Maine and New Hampshire.
