Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation

The cardiac rehabilitation program at Havasu Regional Medical Center is designed to support your individual journey to a healthier heart. If you're worried about your risk for heart disease, or you are recovering from a heart event, our staff is ready to support you. We offer a welcoming, supportive environment and an individualized approach to nutrition and exercise tailored to your lifestyle.

Treatment can begin in the hospital following a heart event, or after discharge. Talk to your provider about joining our cardiac rehabilitation program. Most insurance plans partially or fully cover the cost of this service.

You may qualify for cardiac rehabilitation if you have experienced any of the following:

• • • A heart attack (also known as a “myocardial infarction”) in the past 12 months
    • Coronary Bypass Surgery
    • Valve replacement or repair
    • Angioplasty or “stent” placement
    • Heart transplant
    • Stable chest pain (also known as stable angina)
    • Congestive heart failure

Cardiac rehabilitation services include:

• • • Fitness program to strengthen heart health
    • Nutrition counseling
    • Psychological counseling
    • Weight management
    • Stress management
    • Smoking cessation
    • Diabetes education
    • Support groups

Cardiac Education Classes

Education classes are given weekly, with supervised exercise three times a week. The cardiac rehab program is 36 sessions which include three exercise sessions and one education class weekly. Family/Friend supporters are welcome to attend the education classes with the patient.

Current Cardiac Education Classes are: 

• • • Anatomy and Physiology
    • Nutrition
    • Cardiac Risk Factors
    • Medications
    • Dash Diet
    • Cardiac Signs and Symptoms
    • Exercise
    • Stress and Coping

If you have any questions about whether you qualify or to discuss the program further, please call 928.302.5408.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Havasu Regional Medical Center’s pulmonary rehabilitation program is designed specifically for people with chronic lung disease. It is a medically supervised, progressive exercise and education program for individuals with breathing problems and lung disease. The purpose of the program is to help patients overcome the fear of being short of breath and restore the highest possible functional capacity.

To qualify for the pulmonary rehabilitation program, the patient must have lung disease and meet certain criteria on a Complete Pulmonary Function Test.

Medicare now covers this program and is a once in a lifetime benefit.

Pulmonary Education Classes

Education classes are given weekly, with supervised exercise two times a week. The pulmonary rehab program lasts approximately 12-18 weeks. Family/Friend supporters are welcome to attend the education classes with the patient.

Current Pulmonary Education Classes are:

• • • Living with Lung Disease
    • Medications
    • Preventing Infections
    • Nutrition
    • Exercise
    • Oxygen Therapy
    • Emotional Wellbeing
    • Energy Conservation

If you have any questions about whether you qualify or to discuss the program further, please call 928.302.5408.

Quality Heart Care, Close to Home

HRMC is proud to provide cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Participation in these programs helps patients improve their cardiac status or to learn how to live with chronic lung disease. Our cardiac program is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR) and operates within CMS (Medicare and Medicaid) Guidelines. Located on the campus of HRMC, our rehabilitation unit combines monitored exercise with education to help cardiac patients and people with lung disease live healthier. Our rehabilitation team consists of your personal physician, our program medical director, registered nurses, respiratory therapists and YOU!

HRMC earned the High Performing Hospital ratings for COPD in recognition of care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes.