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.
Heart rehabilitation in the Seacoast Region
After a cardiac event, we aim to help you regain your functional ability and independence.
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, we know how much a heart attack, stroke or cardiac disorder can set you back. Our therapists offer physical and emotional support, helping you improve your cardiovascular health as much as possible.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Our heart health services
After a major cardiovascular health event or diagnosis, our comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program supports you and your family as you make important lifestyle changes. Our cardiac therapy services may also be recommended by your physician to help you recover after a treatment or invasive surgery.
Our cardiac therapy program
When you choose our hospital for cardiac care, you gain access to a full range of therapeutic services through our Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness. Our outpatient rehabilitation facility is conveniently located just down the street from the hospital.
You'll also have access to a team of exercise physiologists, nurses, nutritionists, cardiologists and internists who will tailor your program to your specific needs. Program components include support and education for heart health such as:
- Goal-setting for realistic lifestyle changes
- Medically supervised exercise
- Weight management
- Stress management, including integrative care services such as relaxation, mindfulness and massage therapy, to heal your mind, body and spirit
- Educational programs to help you understand your condition and avoid future heart problems
- Smoking cessation resources
- Heart-healthy nutrition classes and one-on-one counseling with our registered dietitians
Admission to our program
You must get a referral from your physician to partake in our program, and they will determine when you start. To help us create your exercise program, you may need to take a treadmill stress test as a baseline.
Many insurance carriers cover the cost of monitored heart rehabilitation services, although you may be responsible for a copayment. For questions about reimbursement, please talk to your insurance advisor.
Possible cardiac rehabilitation benefits
Your participation in our program might enable you to:
- Adopt a healthy lifestyle with the help of your dedicated team
- Begin a personalized exercise program designed to fit your needs
- Identify heart disease symptoms and when to seek medical attention
- Reduce your risk of a future heart attack
- Return to your regular work and leisure activities after heart surgery
- Work toward your ideal body weight and cholesterol levels through physical activity and healthy nutrition