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Cardiac rehabilitation
Inpatient services
With a referral from your doctor, you may enter the program at any phase. The Unity cardiac rehab program is located in the Unity Professional Building, suite 150 - directly across the hall from Metropolitan Cardiology Consultants. Ask your doctor or nurse for more information about Unity Hospital's cardiac rehabilitation program or call us at 763-236-3535 or call Medformation at 612-262-3333. Inpatient cardiac rehabilitation
Our team of professionals will also teach you and your family how to manage your condition. Cardiac rehabilitation is a critical component in rapid recovery and return to an active lifestyle.
Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation services are comprised of three rehabilitation
phases and a variety of classes about healthy lifestyle topics. |
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Phase 2 monitored outpatient
Phase 2 cardiac rehab is usually covered by insurance, but you need to contact your provider to ensure coverage.
The focus of this phase is to work on physical skills to return to your normal
activities and provide you with extensive education about your heart condition,
your risk factors and how to incorporate changes for better health. Continuous
heart monitoring and frequent vital sign assessment by the rehab staff ensures
a safe exercise program of six to eight weeks, usually three time per week. In addition, we routinely update your physician on your progress.
Phase 3 health improvement exercise programs intermittently monitored
Once you've completed phase 2, this four to six week program will help you move toward a safe exercise program you
can use on your own. This program continues to help you address your risk factors
and incorporate the needed changes. You will be closely monitored during exercise
by a cardiac rehabilitation therapist and we will routinely update your physician on your progress.
Phase 3 is generally not covered by insurance and is paid for by the member/patient.
Phase 4 supervised exercise/maintenance
This final phase is a cardiac maintenance exercise program or a community exercise program. Our professional staff check your
vital signs as needed and help you set goals for a healthier lifestyle. Each staff member is ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) trained and can assist you with any emergent problem.
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Heart & Vascular Center of Unity Hospital
550 Osborne Road, Fridley, MN 55432
1-866-4HEART2
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Maps & directions
550 Osborne Road, Fridley, MN 55432
1-866-4HEART2
E-mail us
Maps & directions
Source: Teri Wisdorf, RN, MSN, Nurse Manager, Mercy/Unity Cardiac Rehabilitation and Health Improvement Programs
First published: 09/14/2004
Last updated: 10/27/2006
Reviewed by: Teri Wisdorf
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