citizensmemorial.com 7 Moving forward with heart disease In the wake of a serious heart issue, your doctor might suggest something called cardiac rehabilitation, or cardiac rehab—a program of supervised exercise and education for people with heart disease. And it has big benefits. For instance, cardiac rehab may improve the quality and even the length of your life by: » Helping you safely get moving again so you can enjoy more of your daily activities. » Lessening your risk for further problems, like heart attacks and hospital stays. » Reducing your need for medicines to treat angina. » Reducing your risk of heart disease-related death. A typical cardiac rehab program lasts for 36 sessions. To help improve the health of your heart and build your endurance, you will exercise about three times a week. A specially trained nurse will monitor your vital signs to ensure your safety. In cardiac rehab, you also may receive: » Information to help you live a heart-healthy lifestyle, such as eating healthier foods and quitting smoking, if you smoke. » Stress-reduction tips. » Emotional support from the cardiac rehab team and your fellow participants. There’s more good news about cardiac rehab: It is covered by most insurance plans. Talk with your doctor to learn more about the benefits of cardiac rehab and what to expect. Sources: American Heart Association; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Help for COVID-19 long-haulers Citizens Memorial Hospital offers pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals healing from longterm effects of COVID-19, also called long COVID-19 or long-haul COVID-19. Due to the nature of the virus, many patients experience difficulty breathing even after the virus has left the body. Patients that require ventilators are at an even higher risk of experiencing long-term effects. Post COVID-19 symptoms are conditions that persist for more than four weeks after diagnosis. Individuals may experience symptoms for weeks and even months following a COVID-19 diagnosis. Some of the pulmonary symptoms may include: » Pain persisting beyond the normal healing process (usually three months). » Shortness of breath and poor endurance. » Weakness or trouble walking. » Problems with balance or dizziness. » Trouble performing activities of daily life. » Pain or achiness. CMH Pulmonary Rehabilitation offers individualized and supportive therapy that will help those who have had a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 diagnosis decrease symptoms and get back to daily life. The program is covered by most insurance plans. Talk to your doctor about COVID-19 rehabilitation at CMH. For more information, call CMH Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation at 417-328-6574. CMH Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation is nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Our participants enjoy individualized treatment plans, exercise prescriptions, education classes and counseling sessions in an environment that makes healthy living fun! Due to our nurses’ advanced skills and the personal attention given, patients can feel safe as they embark on a healthier lifestyle. To get started on your rehab journey, call 417-328-6574. WELLNESS CARDIAC REHAB
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