Cardiac Rehab is a program designed to help you recover and regain your health after a cardiac event, diagnosis, or procedure. It's a comprehensive approach that helps you to manage your heart condition, improve your overall well-being, and reduce your risk of future cardiac problems.

Cardiac rehab includes:

Personalised Exercise Training: Supervised one-on-one exercise physiology sessions designed to safely increase your fitness and strength. This may involve aerobic exercise, strength training and flexibility/balance exercises; all tailored to your current abilities and cardiac condition.

Education and Information: Learning about your specific heart condition, understanding your medications, managing risk factors (such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes), and recognising the warning signs of heart problems.

Lifestyle Modification Support: Practical guidance on adopting healthier habits, including nutrition advice, weight management strategies, quitting smoking, and reducing alcohol intake.

It's recommended people begin their cardiac rehabilitation journey from two weeks after hospital discharge.

Anyone who has had a recent hospital admission or procedure for:

• Coronary heart disease

• A heart attack or admission for angina

• A stent procedure or heart surgery (bypass, valve or artery surgery)

• Heart failure and cardiomyopathy

• Heart transplant

• A device insertion, for example a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator

• A cardiac arrest

• In-heart electrical rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation

• High blood pressure in your lungs (pulmonary hypertension)

• An event (stent, PCI, CABG).

Cardiac Rehabilitation offers a range of significant benefits, supporting you to not only recover from a heart event but also embrace a healthier, more confident future.

Through personalised exercise and education, you'll strengthen your heart, improve your energy levels, and significantly enhance your overall quality of life.

Participation has been proven to reduce your risk of further hospitalisation and decrease the risk of mortality related to cardiovascular disease, providing peace of mind and a stronger foundation for long-term health.

You'll also gain confidence, learn how to manage key risk factors, and acquire the knowledge to understand and take control of your heart health.

At CardioCare, we offer an individualised approach to cardiac rehabilitation. Unlike generic group rehab, our individualised sessions mean your program is tailored to your heart condition, exercise history and personal goals.

This focused attention allows for close monitoring, education and support.

We work collaboratively with your broader healthcare team, including your GP and Cardiologist; ensuring seamless integration with your overall treatment plan.