Highland Cardiac Rehabilitation And Hospital In Jamaica NY

Highland Cardiac Rehabilitatio n

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CardioStar’ (CARDIAC CARE PROGRAM)

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

cardiac-focused plan of care is designed for each patient placed in our Cardiac Care Program. In collaboration with the patient, this plan is developed, implemented, and supervised by a team that includes physicians, nurses, physical & occupational therapists, and consulting nutritional and psychological professionals.

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 attack, acute episode of heart disease, or cardiac surgery. ‘CardioStar’

(customized treatment plan) at Highland Care Center includes closely monitored exercises, nutritional counseling, emotional support, and education.

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-of-the-art equipment, and techniques to assist you to cope with the stress related to your condition.

INDIVIDUALIZE D PLAN OF CARE

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 heart-related problems Improve your overall emotional health and well- being

OPTIMAL GOALS

Cardiac Care Programs, like CardioStar, have consistently been shown to improve a patient’s well-being as evidenced by the:

Improved tolerance for physical activity

Reduced subsequent hospit alizat ions

Return to meaningful vocation and leisure activities

Reduction of significant complications

The goals of ‘CardioStar’ are to help you regain your strength, prevent your condition from worsening and reduce your risk of future