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Specialties - Cardiac Rehabilitation
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is located at Speare Memorial Hospital, and is a medically prescribed and supervised program for individuals with certain cardiac conditions. Participants in this outpatient program attend three days a week for 6-12 weeks, combining health education and monitored exercise.

Each participant wears a portable heart monitor so that their heart rate and rhythm can be monitored throughout the session. Patients exercise at different levels related to their medical history, current ability and personal goals. Exercises are adjusted by the staff according to the patient's progress.

Education is also a very important part of Cardiac Rehab. Education classes teach patients about the disease process and prevention strategies to improve healthy lifestyle choices; class topics include stress management, medication, nutrition and exercise education, and cardiac anatomy.

Goals of Cardiac Rehabilitation:

  • Improve the performance of the heart muscle.
  • Decrease blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels
  • Improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility
  • Reduce cardiac risk factors
  • Increased self-esteem and confidence
  • Disease management
  • Patient self-management education
  • IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE
Maintenance Cardiac Rehab
Once a patient has graduated from the outpatient program the challenge is to have them to continue with the lifestyle changes. To support their efforts, maintenance classes are offered three times per week and enable patients to continue their exercise on equipment they are familiar with, and to continue the camaraderie they have built with other patients in the program.

Call 603-238-6440 to make an appointment or for more information.