The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program is designed to improve the quality of life for persons with cardiopulmonary disease.

Through a three-phase program including education, diet, and exercise, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation benefits patients with varying needs.

Phase I (inpatient program)

• Education on cardiopulmonary disease
• Limited exercise program
• Counseling with a certified social worker who can provide answers to questions about insurance and health care arrangements

Phase II (outpatient program)

• 30-to-36-session.
• Professional assistance continues with education, nutrition counseling, and an individualized exercise program.
• During workouts, a telemetry unit monitors the patient's heart rate and pattern while the staff observes blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation.
• A final evaluation will be sent to each patient's physician upon program completion.

Phase III (optional maintenance program)

• Allows patients to continue to work out on the same equipment used in Phase II, as part of a safe, healthy exercise program.

For more details on the University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center Heart and Vascular Institute, please call 440-285-6315.