Cardiac Rehabilitation

Since joining Lindsborg Hospital in 2017, Erin Cline, RN, BSN has floated between the Emergency Room and Inpatient care as the Charge Nurse. Recently, she changed roles and now works as a Pharmacy Nurse as well as the Director of Cardiac Rehab and is soon to be the Trauma Coordinator. Lindsborg Hospital is the first hospital she's ever worked in. Erin has spent her entire nursing career in long-term care and has thoroughly enjoyed the Rural Health Care setting.

What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?

An individualized and personalized treatment plan, including evaluation and instruction on physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and other health related areas.

An important part of the treatment of your specific heart problem. If you have one of the following diagnoses, you may be eligible to participate with a physician referral:

Heart Attack
Angina
Cardiac surgery, such as a coronary bypass or valve surgery
Coronary artery angioplasty or stents
Heart failure
Heart Transplantation

Cardiac Rehabilitation is a supervised program that includes:

Physical exercise and activity along with education about healthy living, including how to eat healthy, take medicine as prescribed, and smoking cessation.

Cardiac Rehab Sessions are generally 30 - 60 minutes long, 2-3 times a week, and usually last up to 36 sessions.

Researchers found cardiac rehab reduced:

Cardiovascular death risk by 58%
Heart attack risk by 30%
The risk of stroke by 60%
Depression symptoms by 63%

Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation:

Live longer and lessen your chances of another heart attack
Control heart disease symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath
Stop or reverse damage to the blood vessels in your heart
Lessen the physical and emotional effects of heart disease
Improve your stamina and strength, getting you back to your usual activities, including work, hobbies, and regular exercise
Improve your confidence and well-being

Make Every Beat Count!

Cardiac Rehabilitation Facts & Myths