Cardiac rehabilitation is a one-on-one outpatient program that helps individuals improve their strength and quality of life after a heart attack, heart surgery, or another heart condition. The specialty-trained staff helps patients gain cardiovascular strength and endurance, adopt healthier lifestyle habits, and offer emotional support after a heart event. It can be a scary time, but you don’t have to do it alone.
You’ll partner with your doctor, cardiologists, nurses, nutritionists, and exercise physiologist to help you navigate your heart condition. Our cardiac rehab team will guide you in setting goals that meet your needs. These include regaining strength, maintaining a healthy weight, improving your quality of life, and adopting heart-healthy nutrition.
Cardiac rehab runs three days a week for approximately 45 minutes. During these visits, your care team will set up and follow a program to increase your cardiovascular strength at a pace you feel comfortable and safe with while being monitored.
Mitchi Lee has a BS in Exercise Science Rehabilitation specializing in cardio and pulmonary. She provides Cardiac Rehab, PAD Rehab, and Pulmonary Rehab at Glacial Ridge Health System.
Common conditions for cardiac rehab include:
Heart attack
Coronary bypass surgery
Heart failure
Chest pain (Angina)
Cardiovascular disease
Heart transplant
Coronary angioplasty and stents
Heart valve repair or replacement
If you have had heart surgery, a heart attack, or have another underlying heart condition, please visit your primary care provider to discuss if a cardiac rehabilitation program would be a good fit for you. Cardiac rehab is often covered by insurance and Medicare, so we encourage you to check with your medical insurance company.
Some of the most valuable benefits gained from cardiac rehab are reducing your risk of future heart problems, gaining confidence, and improving your quality of life. To get the most from cardiac rehab, you’ll need to commit to adopting these lifestyle changes for the rest of your life. Cardiac rehabilitation is a team effort.
Testimonials
Very Personable and Attentive to Each Patient
Virginia N., Benson, MN
I was very happy with the Cardiac Rehab program. Mitchi was very personable and attentive to each patient, no matter how many were there each time. She checked each patient in a very special way, watching what and how each of us was doing and progressing on needing extra attention. The program was very helpful in my recovery process and taught me diet and physical exercise. Very good program!
Very Good Program
Warren H., Starbuck, MN
This was a very good program to participate in! The activity helped me build some muscle which helped me handle horse chores better. I could handle the bags of feed and woodchips easier. I would recommend this program to anyone needing the program to keep the body “in shape.” Thank you, Mitchi!
Can′t Believe I Did It
Lorraine K., Glenwood, MN
I can’t say enough about how good Mitchi was. When I went in and learned I was scheduled for 36 sessions, I was sure I’d never be able to do that many, but she made each one very comfortable, and I enjoyed them all. She’s the best therapist I could have had.
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Beginning January 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are requiring hospitals and health systems to post their “current, standard charges.”
Hospital charges are the amount a hospital bills an insurer for a service. For most patients, hospitals are reimbursed at a level well below charges. Patients covered by commercial insurance products have negotiated rates with hospitals. Patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid programs have hospital reimbursement rates determined by federal and state governments.
Hospital charges may include bundled procedures, personnel, services and supplies. An example would be room rates that include the space, equipment, nursing personnel and supplies.
When a patient has the opportunity to shop for medical services, he or she should contact his or her own insurance carrier to understand which costs will be covered and which will be the patient’s responsibility.
Patients should contact the hospital directly for any further details.
Beginning January 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are requiring hospitals and health systems to post their “current, standard charges.”
Hospital charges are the amount a hospital bills an insurer for a service. For most patients, hospitals are reimbursed at a level well below charges. Patients covered by commercial insurance products have negotiated rates with hospitals. Patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid programs have hospital reimbursement rates determined by federal and state governments.
Hospital charges may include bundled procedures, personnel, services and supplies. An example would be room rates that include the space, equipment, nursing personnel and supplies.
When a patient has the opportunity to shop for medical services, he or she should contact his or her own insurance carrier to understand which costs will be covered and which will be the patient’s responsibility.
Patients should contact the hospital directly for any further details.