Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation at Winchester Hospital

A cardiac event, such as a heart attack, can be scary. After you experience one, you want nothing more than to feel normal again.

At Winchester Hospital, our AACVPR Certified Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program helps promote speedy recovery from cardiac events by improving your overall cardiovascular health and fitness in a state-of-the-art environment. Together, we can help you safely and confidently get your life back.

Our Approach to Cardiac Rehabilitation

It’s important you receive personalized care as you recover from a cardiac event. Our nurses and exercise physiologists work with you to create an exercise and education treatment plan tailored to your needs. You see your provider on a regular basis, often two or three times a week for eight weeks. During this time, we closely watch your vital signs to help you make steady, safe progress toward recovery.

An Expert Cardiac Team

Our experienced team includes providers who specialize in caring for patients with heart conditions. Led by a cardiologist, our team includes:

• Exercise physiologists
• Registered dieticians
• Registered nurses
• Respiratory therapists

The Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Studies show that cardiac rehabilitation improves your overall health and sense of well-being. We can help you achieve:

• A healthy level of cardiovascular fitness
• An increase in your physical function
• A decrease in your body mass index (BMI)
• An increase in your energy level
• A more active, enjoyable and healthier lifestyle
• A safe return to pre-event employment and leisure time activities

Hours of Operation

The hours of operation for the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program are:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For more information about cardiac rehabilitation services, read our program brochure.