Cardiac Rehabilitation
Supporting your heart recovery and long-term wellness
What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to help individuals recover after a heart-related procedure, event, or diagnosis. This includes heart attacks, angioplasty, bypass or valve surgeries, stent placements and heart failure.
Our program focuses on improving strength, endurance and lifestyle habits to support a healthier heart and a higher quality of life. Through structured exercise, education and personal coaching, patients learn how to reduce risk factors and prevent future heart issues.
At Bryan, cardiac rehabilitation is available as both an inpatient service (for those recovering in the hospital) and an outpatient program (once you’re discharged). Wherever you begin, our team provides coordinated care designed to fit your personal needs and goals.
Common Conditions We Support
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- Bypass surgery
- Valve replacement or repair
- Angioplasty and stent placement
- Congestive heart failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)
Why Choose Bryan?
Our cardiac rehab program is part of Bryan’s continuum of care, meaning your journey is supported from hospitalization through full outpatient recovery. We maintain close communication with your heart specialists and primary providers, ensuring a smooth transition at every stage.
Patients who complete cardiac rehabilitation experience improved quality of life, better heart function, reduced risk of future hospitalizations and a faster return to normal activities.
Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Rebuild Strength and Confidence
Following a heart event or surgery, rebuilding physical strength can be a challenge. Cardiac rehabilitation offers a safe, supportive environment to increase stamina through monitored exercise tailored to your condition and abilities.
Improve Heart Health
Our team helps patients understand and manage key heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and inactivity. Many patients also receive guidance on managing diabetes and weight loss as part of their rehabilitation plan.
Promote Emotional Well-Being
A heart event can be emotionally overwhelming. Our cardiac rehabilitation program provides education, resources and encouragement to reduce stress and anxiety during recovery and beyond.
What to Expect
Cardiac rehabilitation typically includes:
- A thorough medical assessment to tailor your care
- Supervised aerobic and resistance training in a calm, state-of-the-art facility
- Heart monitoring as needed to ensure safe progress
- Nutrition education and personalized exercise plans
- Stress management techniques and self-care support
Sessions are often scheduled three times a week for 12 weeks, based on your physician’s referral and personal progress.
