South Gippsland Hospital
Service Overview
Once weekly dual cardio/respiratory rehabilitaion group sessions for 8-12 weeks after initial individual assessment with cardiac nurse and physiotherapist. Individualized education session/s as required.
Services
Inpatient (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?
8-12 session's as required (individual assessment prior) Tuesday 11 am-12 noon.
Outpatient (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?
8-12 session's as required (individual assessment prior) Tuesday 11 am-12 noon.
Maintenance (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?
8-12 session's as required (individual assessment prior) Tuesday 11 am-12 noon. Heart failure patients receive education on the benefits of exercise, managing of their condition (diet, sodium restrictions, fluid management, action plans) and access to a staged exercise rehabilitation program
Heart Failure Management What is this?
8-12 session's as required (individual assessment prior) Tuesday 11 am-12 noon.
The program offers a broad range of services including healthy eating plans, tailored exercise programs, stress management, adopting a safe home environment aimed at improving quality of life.
Eligible Patients
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