Mackay Base Hospital
Service Overview
Mackay Hospital Heart Health program offers support across the recovery period after a heart event. This includes whilst in hopsital, immediately after discharge and during resumption of work and activities. Patients are referred to appropriate services based on their needs. Patients can avail themselves of a structured program which teaches them about and supports their healthy lifestyle choices and individualises an activity program to regain their strength and fitness.
Services
Inpatient (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?
Mon-Fri, education and support. STEMI. nSTEMI, ACS, PCI, Multiple risk factors, patients awaiting cardiac surgery. Access to multidisciplinary allied health team. Appropriate referral for outpatient support
Outpatient (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?
Comprehensive assessment followed by supervised 8 week exercise program with concurrent education program from multidisiplinary team running Tuesday mornings
Maintenance (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?
Referral to community based exercise opportunities including heart foundation walking groups
Heart Failure Management What is this?
Comprehensive assessment and participation in a supervised exercise program with individualised education and titration support. Ongoing maintenance program.
Eligible Patients
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