St John of God - Bendigo (HeartSmart/Cardiac Rehab Program)
133-145 Lily Street Bendigo, VIC 3550
354343450

Service Overview

Our cardiac rehabilitation program consists of weekly, two-hour group sessions and runs over an eight week period on Monday afternoons. Each session is comprised of supervised exercise, education, support and socialisation. It is designed for people who have had recent heart surgery, heart attack, angioplasty or the insertion of stents. Family members are encouraged to attend the program.

Services

Inpatient (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?

8 session program. Monday 2.00-4.00pm & Monday 3.00-5.00pm.

Outpatient (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?

Maintenance (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?

Heart Failure Management  What is this?

Eligible Patients

Diagnosis

  • Acute coronary syndrome: acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) & stable or unstable angina (chest pain)
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) - Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)

    • Procedures

  • Re-vascularisation - coronary angioplasty or stenting
  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
  • Valve surgery
  • Cardiac surgery: AAA repair, congenital, LVADS, Arrhythmia Surgery or combination