Providence Cardiac Rehabilitation Center - West Portland
Providence Cardiac Rehabilitation Center - West Portland
Providence Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, West Portland is part of Providence Heart Institute’s Basecamp Cardiac Prevention + Wellness and offers a professionally supervised exercise and education program for patients who have had any of the following (a referral from the patient's primary physician is required to participate):
- Heart attack
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Angioplasty
- Coronary stent
- Valve surgery
- Stable angina
- Heart transplant or heart-lung transplant
A board-certified cardiologist serves as medical director and supervises our program, which is backed by Providence Heart Institute, the largest provider of cardiovascular services in Oregon and one of the nation's premier cardiovascular centers.
Cardiac rehabilitation helps patients to:
- Exercise safely
- Build strength and cardiovascular fitness
- Improve physical, mental and social well-being
- Learn about heart health and how to reduce their risk of further cardiac problems
- Gain confidence
Patients usually begin our Phase II program one to two weeks after they're discharged from the hospital. The program lasts eight to 12 weeks. During this time, our goal is to help these patients make important lifestyle changes while reducing their risk of future heart complications.
Phase II begins with a health assessment. Patients learn how to improve their heart's performance by participating in a professionally supervised, individually paced exercise program. Exercise therapy includes the use of treadmills, stationary bikes, hand weights and other equipment in our rehab center gym. Patients wear a wireless cardiac monitor so that we can see how the heart is responding to increased activity.
Education is an important part of Phase II. Patients attend group classes and personal consultations to learn how they can identify and manage their cardiac risk factors and live a heart healthy lifestyle. Topics include cardiac anatomy and physiology, exercise guidance, nutrition, medications, blood pressure control, weight management, smoking cessation, stress management and more.
Phase III - Getting stronger
Our Phase III program is designed for patients who have completed Phase II or who have risk factors for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and dysmetabolic syndrome. During this phase, patients are guided in a supervised exercise program. All exercises are tailored to each person's needs.
Heart Wellness exercise classes last for one hour and occur twice a week in our cardiac rehab gym.
In addition, patients participate in education classes on heart disease, nutrition, stress management and lifestyle changes. As patients learn how to reduce cardiac risk factors, they learn to enhance the quality of their lives.
Download the Heart to Heart Patient Education Guide for information on what to expect when you return home following open heart surgery and/or a heart attack.
Most health insurers now provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation, but some do not. Patients should check their insurance coverage before beginning cardiac rehab. Those who have limited finances or lack insurance may apply for Providence financial assistance before their first appointment.
Please park in the West Parking Garage and enter the Mother Joseph Plaza building. This is the western most building on the Providence St. Vincent campus and directly across from the Emergency Services entrance of the main hospital building. When entering the Mother Joseph Plaza, proceed on the first floor past the information desk, cafe and yoga studio. Cardiac Rehabilitation is on the 1st floor, Suite 197, on the right-hand side.
Cardiac Rehab Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised exercise program that focuses on building your cardiovascular fitness, reducing future risks and improving your health and wellness. You are exercising in a group setting with a heart monitor, and our exercise physiologists check your vital signs before, during and after exercise.
Bring a list of your medications, your insurance card, and a calendar so that we can schedule future appointments. If you are diabetic, bring your glucometer.
Your first visit will be one on one with an exercise physiologist to go over your specific history and goals and to develop a plan for your time in cardiac rehab. You will do some light exercise as you are oriented to our gym and our equipment in preparation for your first full session. You will schedule your future exercise class times during your intake.
Yes. A referral from your cardiologist will need to be placed prior to scheduling your intake appointment.
Generally cardiac rehab is covered by most health insurance companies. We do recommend that you check your plan to determine if you may have a copay or other requirements. Our schedulers will also do an insurance check to confirm you are eligible, and your exercise physiologist will let you know during your intake if you have a copay and how many sessions your insurance may cover.