Learn more ‘CARDIOSTAR’ (CARDIAC CARE PROGRAM)
CARDIOSTA R
The Cardiac Care Program at Highland Care Center promotes optimum recovery and health for those recovering from heart disease and/or cardiac-related surgery. The goal of the program is to limit the physical effects of cardiac illness and improve cardiovascular fitness and overall health. An INDIVIDUALIZED cardiacfocused plan of care is designed for each patient placed in our Cardiac Care Program.
HEART-HEALTHY REHAB EDUCATION & SUPPORT
Cardiac-Focused Rehabilitation is a customized program comprised of exercise and education designed to help you recover after a heart attach, acute episode of heart disease or cardiac surgery. ‘
CardioStar’ (customized treatment plan) at Highland C are C enter inc ludes closely monitored exerc ises , em otional c ounseling, support and education.
INDIVIDUALIZED
PLAN OF CARE
Throughout your stay, your condition and progress is monitored 24 hours/7 days per week by a trained team of licensed therapists and nursing staff who continuously track your progress. You will also benefit from heart-healthy practices such as a nutritious diet, daily exercise routines on state-ofthe-art equipment and techniques to assist you to cope with the stress related to your condition.
EXERCISE AND HEALTH
As you proceed through your INDIVIDUALIZED rehab program, you will learn to:
Exercise safely in order to increase your physical activity and endurance
Plan and follow a heart-healthy diet
Reduce your risk for future heartrelated problems
Improve your overall emotional health and well-being
OPTIMAL GOALS
C ardiac C are Programs, like CardioStar, have consistently shown to improve a patient’s wellbeing as evidenc ed by:
Improved toleranc e for physic al activity
Reduc ed subsequent hospitalizations
Return to meaningful voc ation and leisure
ac tivities Reduc tion of signific ant complications
Contact Support 718-657-6363 www.hig hlandrehabandnursing 91-31 175th Street Jamaic a, NY 11432