Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation, or cardiac rehab, is a medically supervised outpatient program that helps improve the health and well-being of adults and children who have heart problems.

Patients who benefit from cardiac rehab include those who have had a heart attack, angina, coronary artery angioplasty or stents, coronary artery bypass surgery (open heart surgery), valve surgery, heart failure, or a heart transplant. Most people with heart disease who regularly participate in supervised cardiac rehab programs are healthier than those who don’t.

Sleepy Eye Medical Center’s phase 2 cardiac rehab program includes exercise training, education on heart healthy living, emotional support and help to return to an active life at home or school.

Goals of Our Program 

• Begin and maintain a personalized exercise plan that works for you
• Monitor and control blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes
• Improve your health and reducing the risk of future problems
• Improve communication with your provider about your progress following a cardiac event
• Improve stamina and strength to get you back to your usual activities and life

What to Expect

Patients attend sessions at our rehab department two to three times a week for three to twelve weeks, depending on a patient’s condition. Phase 2 cardiac rehab is covered by most health insurance companies. Check with your insurance provider to determine whether copays or other requirements are needed.

Other Cardiac Services

• Electrocardiograms (ECG)
• Echocardiograms
• Holter and Zio Patch monitoring
• Cardiology outreach services with a provider from the Minneapolis Heart Institute

National Certification

Our cardiac rehab program has been awarded national certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification indicates that our program has undergone review and meets essential requirements for standards of care.

To learn more about our cardiac rehab program, call Wende Davis, RN, BSN, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Outreach, at 507-794-8466.