Lyell McEwin Hospital - Cardiac Rehab
Service Overview
Inpatient secondary prevention for phase 1 offered with issue of MHML and relevant resources post event / procedure. Follow up as outpatient, GP Plus Elizabeth / phase 2 via pre-assessment clinic initially. Enrollment to 7 week program - Tuesday 2.00pm - 4.00pm inclusive of personalised exercise program and education via multidisciplinary team. Alternative home based program with clients needing to display level of self motivation; referral to EP in 1st instance to assist with activity goals.
Services
Inpatient (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?
Monday to Friday. Education provided by ward staff to all STEMI, NSTEMI, PCI, High Risk Factors and patients referred for cardiac surgery within services ability. Access to Multi-D Allied Health Teams
Outpatient (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?
Attendance to pre-assessment clinic to assess eligibility and EP pre-assessment for personalised program prior to entry. 7 session, weekly program. Tuesday 2.00pm - 4.00pm, multi-disciplinary program and team approach. Alternative offer of home based program - self managed with supplied resources.
Maintenance (Cardiac Rehabilitation) What is this?
Referred to 12 week exercise maintenance program (2-3 times per week) only if deconditioned state remains evident. All clients are referred to phone clinic for 6 and 12 month reviews; option of face to face if required.
Heart Failure Management What is this?
Separate Heart Failure services at Lyell McEwin Hospital - Nurse Practitioner led. 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.
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