Contact this department: (715) 684-8676
Department Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Cardiac Care
Cardiopulmonary Services offers programs that are aimed at better understanding and future prevention of serious cardiac and respiratory illnesses.
Cardiac Rehabilitation is comprised of two main phases – Phase I and Phase II. Following graduation from our Phase II program, patients are encouraged to continue their progress/recovery in the Medical Center’s wellness center.
Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation (Phase II)
Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation (Phase II) is a program designed to help patients live a healthy, active life after a cardiac event. Staff and patients work as a team to achieve this goal through exercise, counseling, and health education.
Exercise
Individualized treatment plans for each patient using appropriate modalities including treadmills, stationary bicycles, recumbent steppers, and weights.
Heart rates and rhythms are continuously monitored and vital signs are frequently assessed throughout rehab sessions. This helps to ensure a safe path to recovery and return to your normal activities.
Sessions are led by a nurse, exercise physiologist or respiratory therapist.
Counseling and Health Education
Weekly offerings of education and support sessions for patients and their families on a variety of topics including:
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Risk Factors
- Nutrition
- Stress Management
- Physical and Emotional Aspects of Cardiovascular Disease
- Medications
- Benefits of Exercise/Exercise Principles
BAMC’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program has been a nationally certified program through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) since 2003. This means that our program has been reviewed and meets the vital requirements for standards of care.
Who is eligible?
Patients with the following conditions and / or history of the following conditions are able to participate in our program:
- Stable Angina
- Heart Attack
- PTCA/ Stents
- Bypass Surgery
- Valve Repair / Replacement
- Heart Transplant
Will this program be covered by my insurance?
Cardiac Rehabilitation is typically covered, but patients are encouraged to contact your insurance provider to ensure coverage. Rehab staff are available and willing to call upon patient request.
How can I be a part of this program?
Patients are referred to our program by their primary care providers or cardiologists. For more information, please call (715) 684-8676.