Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation aims to help you recover from a cardiovascular event — such as a heart attack or heart failure — or other debilitating heart condition. This recovery process usually involves physical therapy, exercise and education to rebuild and maintain your heart strength.
Cardiac therapy in McDowell County, North Carolina
If you have experienced a cardiac event, we are here to help you begin the recovery process.
Cardiac events and surgeries are serious matters. At Mission Hospital McDowell, we provide the right combination of education, nutrition, exercise and dedication. This helps increase resilience during your recovery and regain your life in the process.
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Cardiac rehabilitation services we provide
Therapy at our outpatient cardiac rehabilitation center can bring about life-changing results. By encouraging more positive diet, exercise and stress-response habits, we can reduce your risks for heart events and chronic conditions.
Diagnostic testing we perform
Cardiac rehabilitation first begins by using diagnostic testing to better understand you and your current level of wellness. With greater understanding of where we will begin, we can figure out where we are going with greater success. Some of the testing we offer includes:
- Chemical stress testing
- Echocardiogram (ECHO)
- Exercise stress testing
- Stress echocardiogram
- Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
- Treadmill testing
Features of cardiac therapy
When you entrust us with the rejuvenation of your daily life, you are committing to a multifaceted program that encompasses a number of different strategies to improve your heart. We want you to know that success can be within your grasp if you stick with what works for you. Every person is different, and we make sure to personalize your care to fit your unique needs. Depending on the severity of your condition, this could include any or a combination of the following:
- Cardioversion procedures
- Collaboration with your personal physician
- Education about positive lifestyle habits
- Group support and family consultation
- Medically supervised exercise
- Post-discharge recovery plan
Benefits of heart rehabilitation
We understand the challenges of rebuilding the functionality of your heart. However, with commitment and the right recovery plan, you can be subject to numerous benefits, including:
- Better diet
- Decreased cholesterol
- Less dependency on medication
- Lowered body weight
- Minimized blood pressure
- More energy
- Reduced blood sugar
Where to go for cardiac rehabilitation
If you are interested in exploring options for cardiac rehabilitation, our outpatient rehabilitation center is located about a half-mile east of the hospital at the following address:
1633 Sugar Hill Road
Entrance B
Marion, NC 28752