A comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program and heart failure service for cardiac patients both in hospital and in the community. This includes patients that have primary cardiac conditions/surgery, and patients with risk factors for coronary artery disease. This service includes access to multi-disciplinary teams to facilitate patient health. Inclusive of patient education and gymnasium sessions overseen by accredited exercise physiologists and cardiac rehabilitation nurses.
Monday to Friday. Education to all ACS, STEMI, NSTEMI and patients admitted with a cardiac condition, including those with high risk factor burden and patients referred for cardiac surgery. Access to multidisciplinary allied health teams. Referral to Phase 2 Cardiac Rehabilitation program.
12 Session program - Initial Nursing Assessment, followed by 2 days per week for 5 weeks. Days negotiable. On completion assessment completed by Exercise Physiologist.
Exercise Physiologist completes a home maintenance program with all patients on completion of program. Referrals completed to other community organisations to continue with maintenance program.
Heart failure patients receive education on the benefits of exercise, managing of their signs and symptoms / condition (diet, sodium restrictions, fluid management, action plans) and access to a staged exercise rehabilitation program. Full allied health support available.