Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Texas Hill Country

Our Cardiac Rehabilitation program is designed to help people with coronary disease who have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, procedures to reopen arteries, heart-related chest pain or coronary artery disease. Your physician's referral is necessary to enter the program

Subjects covered below:
	Benefits of cardiac rehab
	What does the program involve?
	How long does the program last?
	Will it work for me?
	Is the program safe?
	Contact Information
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Benefits of cardiac rehab

Benefits of cardiac rehab may include:

> Improved heart efficiency and endurance
> Lower heart rate and blood pressure
> Possible control of irregular heart beat
> Lower blood cholesterol levels
> A better understanding of coronary disease
> Fewer hospital visits
> Modification of risk factors including stress, diet and medications
> Encouragement and support for you and your family
> Improved self-confidence when resuming normal activities

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What does the program involve?


>	You take an active role in your recovery.
>	Your exercise program is tailored to your abilities and is supervised by your physician.
>	You will increase your endurance by exercising on various equipment.
>	You and your family will attend workshops to learn how to develop healthier life-styles and avoid cardiac risk factors.
>	The program also offers nutrition and counseling opportunities.

How long does the program last?

Your cardiac rehab program generally runs 12 weeks with three sessions a week. Each session is about an hour long with classes in risk-factor management scheduled monthly.

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Will it work for me?

Most patients return to their usual activities within a few months after a heart attack or surgery. Cardiac rehabilitation increases fitness and reduces the risk of new events.

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Is the program safe?

A registered nurse with training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and cardiac rehab guides you through therapy sessions. Your heart rate and heart rhythm are monitored during physical activity, and your blood pressure is taken at least twice a session. Our goal is to help you improve to the point that you can once again lead a productive, satisfying life.

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Contact information

We invite you to call us at 830-997-1357 or stop by and visit our facility next to the Wellness Center located at 1006 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, Texas.

Hill Country Memorial Hospital (830) 997-4353
1020 South State Highway 16, P O Box 835

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
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