Lismore Cardiac Rehabilitation
Uralba Street Lismore, NSW 2480
266202539

Service Overview

The Cardiac Rehabilitation team at Lismore Base Hospital provides support and education for people with cardiovascular disease in hospital, facilitates outpatient referral to phase 2 programs and co-ordinates a phase 2 program.

Services

Inpatient (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?

This service provides education and support for people who have cardiovascular disease. Including; a myocardial infarction (heart attack), angina, percutaneous coronary intervention, cardiac arrhythmias, valve problems, cardiac surgery, pacemakers, internal defibrillators and heart failure.

Outpatient (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?

This is a multidisciplinary exercise and education program located at LBH, aiming to improve the health and quality of life for people living with CVD. Focusing on health education, self- management skills, physical exercise and risk factor modification. 6-8 weeks. Wed & Fri 0830-1130am.

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
  • Heart failure
  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) - Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
  • Adult congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, peripheral vascular disease

    • Procedures

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