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Cardiac rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation works with people who have had a myocardial infarction (heart attack), angina pectoris (chest pain), coronary artery bypass surgery, valve replacement, or coronary angioplasty. Each individual’s risk factors are assessed to develop a personal prevention plan and patients learn how to exercise for their heart.

The Center for Rehab & Wellness staff look at each person’s health risks as we personalize a plan to help prevent future problems. A main part of this plan is reconditioning the heart through a two-phase exercise program:

• Phase 1 begins in the hospital when one is recovering from angina, a heart attack or heart surgery. It emphasizes a gradual increase in the amount and type of exercise.
• Phase 2 generally lasts four to 12 weeks after one leaves the hospital. This program combines medical supervision with EKG heart monitoring as you exercise in our dedicated outpatient area, located on the first floor of the hospital.

Owatonna Hospital’s Cardiac Rehab Department achieved the gold standard of excellence becoming an American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in 2006. Our registered cardiac rehab nurses work with each participant and his or her loved ones to achieve these goals:

• Safely increase heart efficiency and physical work capacity.
• Reduce risk for recurrence of symptoms.
• Cope with lifestyle changes and stress.

The Phase 2 program includes comprehensive education on topics like these:

• How the heart works
• Effects and benefits of exercise
• How hard should I exercise?
• Heart attack versus chest pain
• Nutrition
• Sexual activity
• Smoking
• Alcohol use
• Stress management 

In addition to rehabilitation, our cardiac stress testing services support effective diagnosis and treatment.

To learn about preventing or living with heart disease, visit Heart Health Condition Center.

To schedule an appointment, call 507-455-7631 or 1-888-700-5870 (extension 7631).

As a part of Owatonna Hospital, we are a Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Provider.

Owatonna Hospital
903 S. Oak Ave.
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-451-3850
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First published: 08/02/2002
Last updated: 06/14/2007

Reviewed by: Linda Hoffman, registered occupational therapist, manager of Owatonna Center for Rehab & Wellness