Cardiac Rehab Program

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a 12-week supervised exercise and education program.

Participants attend:

• 1 session per week
• 1.5-hour sessions
• Supervised aerobic and resistance exercise
• Heart health education
• Nutrition counselling
• Individual exercise guidance

By the end of the program, participants will have practical skills to help manage symptoms, improve cardiovascular fitness, and safely return to activities of daily living.

The program is designed for individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular conditions, including:
Myocardial infarction (heart attack), congestive heart failure, stable angina, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), atrial fibrillation, cardioversion, cardiomyopathy, peripheral vascular disease, valve replacement, myocarditis, ablation, and PCI.

Participation in cardiac rehabilitation can help you:

• Manage risk factors and symptoms
• Improve your quality of life
• Improve management of heart disease
• Increase cardiovascular fitness and overall physical capacity

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is supported by a multidisciplinary team that may include:

• Registered Kinesiologist,
• Certified Exercise Physiologist,
• Registered Dietitian,
• Certified Diabetes Educator,
• Registered Nurse

• A referral is required to participate in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
• Please speak with your physician, nurse practitioner, or healthcare provider about whether cardiac rehabilitation is appropriate for you and to request a referral.
• Once your referral is received, a member of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team will contact you to discuss the program and next steps.