Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Bay Medical
Bay Medical has established the area's only cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program at HealthPlex. The physician-supervised program is designed for patients who have been diagnosed with or treated for diseases of the heart, lungs or circulatory system, such as:
- Stable Angina (Chest Pain)
- Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (Surgery)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Coronary Angioplasty/Stent Procedure
Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation will be available for patients referred to the program by their physician.
Assessment
The cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program works jointly with the physician, patient and family members on an individual basis to determine appropriate treatment goals.
Exercise
Patients will receive training regarding use of exercise equipment while at HealthPlex - such as treadmills, stationary and recumbent bicycles and free weights - as well as instruction on appropriate exercise levels and heart rate monitoring techniques. To ensure optimum safety, patients are monitored via telemetry and oxygen saturation levels, just as they would be as inpatients at the hospital. Unless otherwise requested, patients receive home programs and are encouraged to continue their optimum level of activity for life. Patients receive instructions and recommendations for home programs and are encouraged to continue their optimum level of activity for life.
Health Education
Health professionals will address issues such as:
- Nutrition and dietary planning
- Medications
- Relaxation techniques
- Modification of risk factors
- Smoking cessation
- Principles of exercise and fitness
The Facility
HealthPlex is the area's largest and most comprehensive health, wellness and rehabilitation facility. Encompassing over 26,000 square feet, HealthPlex offers the best in exercise and health education, including:
- Large aerobics studio with classes at convenient times and for varying fitness levels
- Cardiovascular exercise equipment, including state-of-the-art treadmills and exercise bikes
- Strength training equipment
- Corporate health programs, from wellness and prevention to workers' compensation care
The Staff
HealthPlex is staffed by a caring team of professionals, including:
- Physicians specializing in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- A registered nurse specializing in cardiac care
- A certified respiratory therapy technician
- Physical, speech and occupational therapists
- Degreed exercise physiologists
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is designed to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal physical, social, and emotional health, with benefits which may include:- Increased endurance and energy levels
- Reduced blood pressure
- Greater knowledge of heart disease and its management
- Improved cholesterol and triglyceride levels
A physician will determine the length of individualized cardiac rehabilitation; however, a typical program lasts approximately 12 weeks.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation works to return the patient to the highest possible level of functioning given the patient's health status and lifestyle, with benefits which may include:
- Reduced respiratory symptoms
- Increased tolerance to exercise
- Enhanced ability to perform daily activities
- Increased knowledge of pulmonary disease and its management
- Reduced hospitalizations
- A return to work for many patients
A physician will determine the length of individualized pulmonary rehabilitation; however, a typical program last approximately 10 visits.
Insurance Coverage
The program is covered by most insurance policies. Other payment arrangements include Medicare, private pay and commercial insurance.
If you feel you may be a candidate for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, talk to you physician or call (850) 914-9844.