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Regular exercise is strongly encouraged by the American Heart Association as an important means of preventing and treating cardiovascular disease. Studies show that exercise and behavior modification can slow the progression of disease in the heart and blood vessels.
The Arizona Heart Institute offers a program designed to help those with heart disease realize faster and fuller recoveries under the watchful eyes of fully trained staff. It's called the Cardiovascular Conditioning & Preventive Medicine Program, and it's designed to help you restore lost vigor and maintain a healthy, productive lifestyle through monitored exercise and risk factor modification. By participating in this program, you may experience:
- a faster recovery
- reduced post-surgical complications
- increased strength
- reduced stress
- reduced risk of future heart problems
- an increased chance of living a longer life
Virtually anyone can benefit from cardiac rehabilitation. No one is too old or too young, and women can benefit as well as men. We encourage you to enroll if you have experienced any of the following:
- Heart disease, such as angina or heart failure
- A heart attack
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Balloon catheterization (angioplasty, or PTCA)
- A heart transplant
- Congestive heart failure
Cardiovascular rehabilitation can change your life. It will help you achieve a faster, fuller recovery and the best chance for more healthy tomorrows. The program is available to you with a referral from your physician. If you are interested in participating, please contact your physician.
If you have any questions, call the Cardiovascular Conditioning & Preventive Medicine Program Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at (602) 266-2200-Kim Mostoller (main AHI campus). The program is directed by Dr. Sutherland.
For more information on the Cardiovascular Conditioning & Preventive Medicine Program, visit the following pages:
Phase II Conditioning Program: a 12-week conditioning program for those who have recently (within the last year) experienced a heart attack or stable chest pain or had coronary bypass surgery
Phase III Program: a program for those who have completed Phase II and wish to maintain their new healthy lifestyle.
Psychological Support Services: a variety of support programs including smoking cessation, tension management and more.