Cardiac Rehabilitation

Signature Health Services can help with cardiac rehabilitation.

Cardiac Rehabilitation How We Care for It

What is cardiac rehabilitation?

When a person has a heart attack or other heart conditions such as heart failure, cardiac rehabilitation programs are crucial for recovery from any issue that requires surgery or specialized care. Cardiac rehabilitation can help prevent a relapse or recurrence of the problem. It is also valuable to build heart-healthy habits.

Who needs cardiac rehabilitation?

Anyone with a heart condition can benefit from cardiac rehabilitation. For example, men and women of all ages with mild, moderate, or severe heart problems like:

Heart attack
Stable angina
Heart failure
Angioplasty or stenting
Heart valve replacement
Coronary artery disease
Heart or lung transplant

Heart attack recovery

When a heart attack occurs, the heart muscle gets damaged and forms scar tissue. A mild heart attack only affects a small portion of the muscle, and the patient will need some time to heal.

That’s why cardiac therapy and rehabilitation can take three weeks to three months. During this phase, it is vital to start with lifestyle changes that lower the risk of a new heart attack, which can be even more dangerous.

Cardiac rehabilitation process

After a careful analysis of the patient’s needs, a regular cardiac rehabilitation program usually progresses through four main phases:

Hospital patient

Two to five days after a heart attack or surgery, the patient will remain in the hospital until their doctor considers it safe to send them home. This phase includes basic physical therapy and education about the heart condition.

Pre-exercise

Regularly monitor the patient to ensure they are progressing in the recovery. The cardiac rehab team will review how the heart responds to therapy and gradually increase activity levels.

Intensive outpatient rehab

The cardiac rehab team will design an individualized plan when vital signs remain stable. The primary goal is to help patients manage their heart condition independently to live healthier lives.

Maintenance

Phase four is essentially the rest of the patient’s life. They should keep following their guidance on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle.

How does skilled home nursing address cardiac rehabilitation?

As crucial members of a cardiac rehabilitation team, our registered nurses and licensed therapists can conduct any stage of the heart recovery process once the patient is back home. In addition, they can provide regular check-ups to ensure the patient’s heart condition is effectively managed to avoid flare-ups.

How much does cardiac rehabilitation cost in Houston, Texas?

Professional involvement in cardiac rehabilitation cost depends on your health requirements and medical insurance particularities. So please, feel free to call us about any inquiry or information regarding the home care of a patient with a recent heart attack or heart surgery.

Why choose Signature Health Services?

At Signature, we have the experience and resources to provide the best specialized cardiac rehabilitation for patients. We understand it is a team effort, and we will partner with doctors, pharmacists, and families to take charge of every individual heart condition. Also, our registered nurses and licensed therapists may help with recovery assistance and support the rehabilitation process.

For more information on how Signature Health Services can help with your healthcare needs, please call 1 (800) 277-8291 (option 1) or email information@signaturehealthservices.net.