Aiman Hamdan – Cardiologist Wellness Program is designed to help people with heart disease participate actively and confidently in their own recovery as they return, as much as possible, to the activities they’ve enjoyed for years.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program that has been shown to reduce the risk of re-hospitalization, lessen the need for cardiac medications and encourage a return to work following a heart-related illness. Researchers have reported that people who complete a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program increase their chances of survival and improved quality of life.
Our goal at Memorial Hermann is to help people with heart disease participate actively and confidently in their own recovery as they return, as much as possible, to the activities they enjoy. We work toward that goal by teaching participants how to reduce their risk factors. Through individualized exercise programs, participants develop strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance to help prevent the progression of heart disease.
Our 12-week program is tailored to each participant’s specific needs. The program includes:
People who participate in a cardiac rehab program following heart surgery or a diagnosis of heart disease generally have better outcomes and improved quality of life. Other benefits may include:
Cardiac Rehab Woman
Dr. Hamdan’s 12-week program includes a health assessment, closely monitored physical activity, education about your particular risk factors and one-on-one counseling and support. At the start of the program, our staff will thoroughly review your medical history, perform a physical exam and assess your physical abilities and limitations. We will also talk to you about your personal cardiac rehabilitation goals. Based on the results of this initial evaluation, we customize a safe and effective program to help you meet your individual needs and goals.
Exercise
Our 12-week program includes cardiovascular exercise sessions each week with a gradual increase of fitness targets. Your exercise sessions may include walking, cycling, jogging and other endurance activities, as well as resistance training to improve muscle strength. You will progress in the program at a pace you find comfortable.
Throughout your exercise session, our staff will monitor your blood pressure and your heart rhythm and heart rate by electrocardiogram (EKG). A cardiologist supervises the session to ensure safety. You can expect to be at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center from 60 to 90 minutes, including exercises and education classes.
Education
Participants in our program receive ongoing education about risk factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition. We strongly encourage lifestyle changes, including regular exercise and heart-healthy eating habits, which will reduce your risk for heart disease. Education sessions are scheduled throughout the day on Wednesdays in 15-minute sessions that you can attend after your exercise session.
Counseling and Support
The cardiac rehab team provides guidance to help you maintain the healthy lifestyle changes you have made. We provide counseling on nutrition, medications, smoking cessation, stress management and other topics. The team also serves as a social and emotional support system to encourage you throughout your program.
Phase I
Phase I begins when you enter the hospital, and a cardiovascular condition has been identified. During the hospital stay, patients and their families are taught about cardiac disease, how to modify risk factors and how to return to a maximum level of function after leaving the hospital. Phase I rehabilitation may include telemetry-monitored exercise, nutrition counseling, stress management consultations and smoking awareness counseling as needed.
Phase II
Phase II helps patients and families adjust to heart disease and modify their lifestyles. The 12-week, 36-session program starts immediately after discharge from the hospital. It includes telemetry-monitored exercise, nutrition and stress management consultations, and smoking awareness classes.
Phase III
This maintenance program allows you to continue to modify your lifestyle through non-telemetry-monitored exercise and shorter versions of nutritional, stress management and smoking awareness counseling. The program is also open to people who have a high risk of cardiovascular disease and want to prevent future problems.
Criteria for Referral to the Aiman Hamdan – Cardiologist’s cardiac rehabilitation and wellness program.
Cardiac rehabilitation is available to people with health histories that include:
A physician’s prescription is necessary to participate in our program. Ask your physician if cardiac rehabilitation is right for you. Most insurance companies cover Phases I and II, and Medicare covers Phases I and II as well as entrance and exit stress tests. Phase III cardiac rehab and wellness-related services are usually not covered. Those who want to continue in the Phase III program are charged at the end of the month.
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