Cardiac rehabilitation care teams at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart are committed to providing the right recovery care for you after surgery. Our outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
Manage your recovery with cardiac rehabilitation
Your care team listens to understand you and your health concerns. Then, we work with you and your doctor to create a cardiac rehabilitation plan that’s right for you. Our goal is to deliver care to help you quickly recover and get back to the activities you love. Your nurses and exercise specialists work with you to strengthen your heart and lungs and help manage your symptoms.
Cardiac rehab classes are 2-3 days a week and consist of an exercise care plan that is tailored to your specific needs. We provide educational material to help you better understand your diagnosis and support your condition. During cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, we monitor your heart, nutrition and lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol, blood pressure and improve your overall health. We also help you cope with stress by providing support to you and your family.
A doctor's referral is required to participate in the program. Medicare Part B and other private health insurance plans provide a covered benefit for participating in general or intensive cardiac rehabilitation. Insurance plans typically cover up to 36 monitored exercise sessions after a qualifying diagnosis.
Ask your heart doctor if you are a candidate for cardiac rehabilitation. Your care plan is personalized for you based on your heart condition and recent heart surgery or procedure, such as:
- Bypass surgery
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary stent or angioplasty
- Heart attack
- Heart transplant or heart pump
- Heart valve replacement or repair
- Treatment for angina
Program features and benefits
Your cardiac and pulmonary care team will provide guidance and support throughout your recovery.
The goals of our cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program include:
- Controlling weight and improving cholesterol levels
- Creating healthy lifestyle habits and managing stress
- Increasing self-confidence
- Reducing your symptoms and helping to prevent another cardiac event
- Helping you return to work and activities of daily living
- Strengthening and conditioning your heart and lungs
- Helping you understand your medications and how to manage your heart condition
Exercise options after completing the program
Your care doesn’t end after completing your cardiac rehabilitation. At our wellness centers in Murfreesboro and Nashville and hospitals in McMinnville, Smithville and Waverly, Tennessee, we provide comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation with a range of exercise and fitness options.
Refer your patient to a cardiac rehabilitation specialist
Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our rehabilitation care teams start by listening to fully understand your patient’s needs and develop an individualized care plan.
Locations
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Wellness Center
Phone: 615-396-5511
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West Wellness Center
Phone: 615-222-2008
Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phone: 931-815-4285
Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phone: 615-215-5358
Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phone: 615-222-2008
Frequently asked questions about cardiac rehabilitation
