Virtual Cardiac Rehab

Virtual Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac Rehabilitation programs like the Healthy Heart program at St. Paul's Hospital are designed to assist people with a wide range of cardiac conditions, to help them gain knowledge to better understand and manage their health condition. This is done by helping them control their blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, stress, and also build strength and endurance with structured exercise.

For all cardiac populations, whether you have had a heart attack, are waiting for or had heart surgery, or just being proactive to prevent a cardiac event, regular exercise ensures you stay mobile and active after your cardiac diagnosis. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is made up of a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals that includes cardiologists, clinical exercise physiologists, dieticians, nurses and many other allied staff. We take a holistic approach to empower you to gain confidence and help you live an active heart healthy lifestyle.

A team of health professionals will work with you including:

Cardiologists
Clinical Psychologists
Exercise Specialists
Exercise Leaders
Occupational Therapists
Registered Dietitians
Registered Nurses

Patient Information:

What to expect:

Review of your heart health with program cardiologist
Treatments and support to reduce symptoms and the risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease
Blood test to evaluate cholesterol levels
Assessment of your ability to exercise and carry out activities
Prescription for exercise
Individual nutritional counselling
Virtual exercise classes
Education about heart health
Support for smoking cessation
Professional lead workshops for reducing stress, anxiety and depression
Counselling for individual psychological assessment and referral