Cardiac rehab can
make a difference.
Cardiac rehab includes exercise, education,
counseling and learning ways to live a healthier
life. Together with medical and surgical
treatments, cardiac rehab can help you recover
faster and gain strength, gradually increase
your exercise tolerance, reduce risk factors to
help prevent future heart problems and provide
valuable support.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
DeGraff Memorial Hospital
445 Tremont Street
N. Tonawanda, NY 14120
Cardiac Rehab helps you to recognize and
change unhealthy habits and establish new,
healthier ones. Your rehab may last from
4-12 weeks, and it is important to complete
the recommended plan.
You can benefit from cardiac rehab if you have
had a heart attack or heart failure, have angina
or have had angioplasty, coronary artery bypass
or valve surgery.
Almost everyone with heart disease can benefit
from some type of cardiac rehab. No one is too
old or too young, and women and men benefit
equally.
How does
cardiac rehab work?
Exercise Training
This helps you learn how to exercise safely,
strengthen your muscles and improve your
stamina. Your exercise will be based on your
individual ability, needs and interests.
Language assistance services are available free of charge for
anyone who has a need for an interpreter.
Tenemos servicios de ayuda en Español, para cualquiera que
necesita un intérprete.
Cardiac Rehab
Education, Counseling and Training
These will help you understand your heart
condition and find ways to reduce your risk of
future heart problems. The cardiac rehab team
will help you learn how to cope with the stress
of adjusting to a new lifestyle and to deal with
your fear about the future.
Recovering from Heart Problems
through Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Cardiac Rehabilitation
Inpatient Program – Phase I
Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation includes
education and supervised activity for hospital
patients recovering from a cardiac illness.
Outpatient Program – Phase II
Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation includes ECGmonitored exercise training, education and
counseling to help the individual understand
their heart condition and find ways to reduce
risk of future heart problems. A physician
referral begins the Phase II rehab process.
Generally classes are three times per week for
about 1 to 1½ hours. Free parking is offered.
DeGraff Memorial Hospital
Telephone: 690-2074
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Maintenance/Phase III
Candidates for Phase III are individuals with
known coronary disease who are referred by
their physician or who have completed Phase II
Cardiac Rehab. Individuals have the benefit of
continuing their prescriptive exercise program
in a supervised setting and modifying cardiac
risk factors.
Phase III open sessions are offered at various
times.
DeGraff Memorial Hospital
Monday thru Friday
Special Programs
Smoking Cessation Program
Kaleida Health’s Cardiac Rehab team wants to
help you become smoke-free. The four-session
smoking cessation program includes group
support and motivational tips, healthy lifestyle
changes and using the New York State Quit
Line for support and free nicotine replacement
products. Instruction also includes the use of
nicotine replacement products and information
regarding reimbursement from your insurance
company upon successful completion of the
program.
These programs are conducted three to five
times per year.
DeGraff Memorial Hospital
Most classes are conducted 5:30-7 p.m.
For reservations, fee information, 690-2074
Our Cardiac Rehab Team
Our Cardiac Rehab staff uses a multidisciplinary
team approach. Members of the team who will
be involved in your care are registered nurses,
physical therapists, exercise physiologists and
registered dietitians. Your physician(s) will
be involved regarding your progress and/or
changes, on a regular basis.
Our professionals provide medical supervision,
education, exercise guidance and nutrition
counseling.