Cardiac Health Program
The Heart Foundation recommends Cardiac Rehab. This program is proven to keep you out of hospital and reduce the risk of having another heart related event.
The aim is for you to feel better supported in managing and understanding your heart condition and recovery. Being a group program, it also provides peer support with others who have experienced similar heart events.
Where?
You have the option to attend the program at Lucas or Sebastopol.
What to Expect?
You will attend a 90minute initial assessment with a cardiac nurse and exercise physiologist. This is then followed by seven weeks of twice weekly exercise and weekly education sessions. Your program can be tailored around work/personal commitments where possible. Family members are encouraged to attend education sessions with you.
What does the program offer?
Education sessions are facilitated by qualified professionals including Cardiac Nurse, Dietician, Counsellor, Pharmacist, Exercise Physiologist and Ambulance Victoria.
Your exercise program is adapted according to your heart condition and recovery post heart event.
Are you eligible?
Have you experienced within the last 12 months:
• a heart attack
• heart stents
• heart bypass surgery
• angina
• surgery or treatment on the valves of the heart
• controlled heart rhythms such as Atrial Fibrillation
• placement of a pacemaker
• controlled heart failure conditions
• High risk of cardiovascular disease
How can the program help me?
• better understand your heart condition
• learn about your medications
• understand your risk factors & how to manage them
• create a healthier lifestyle
• return to normal activities and or work
• figure out what to do in an emergency.
Cost?
There is a small cost per session however a fee waiver can be offered if experiencing financial hardship (enquire for further information).
How can I access the program?
You can get a referral from your GP, Cardiologist or you can self-refer.
Call one of our friendly Cardiac Nurses on – (03) 5338 4500 – for more information or you can get in touch with us by completing the form below.
Download the Cardiac Program Brochure pdf
