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Providence Cardiac Rehabilitation

503-216-1250
503-216-1250

Providence Cardiac Rehabilitation

Our Approach

Our cardiac rehabilitation programs in Oregon are part of Providence Heart Institute. We offer 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

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

You’ll start the cardiac rehabilitation program shortly after your hospital stay to focus on helping you safely rebuild strength, improve heart health and make lasting lifestyle changes.

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Most patients begin cardiac rehabilitation one to two weeks after leaving the hospital. The program typically lasts 8 to 12 weeks, depending on your care plan and progress.

Cardiac rehabilitation starts with a comprehensive health assessment. This helps your care team understand your current condition and create a personalized plan tailored to your needs. 

You’ll participate in a professionally supervised exercise program designed just for you. Activities may include treadmills, stationary bikes, hand weights and other equipment in our rehab gym.

During exercise, you’ll wear a wireless cardiac monitor so our team can track how your heart responds and ensure your safety.

Appointments are 60 or 90 minutes, depending on your preference and care plan. Each visit includes:

  • Pre- and post-exercise safety checks
  • Warm-up exercises
  • Aerobic activity
  • Strength training
  • Cool-down and stretching

All activities are tailored to your health condition and goals.

Education is a key part of your recovery. You’ll participate in group classes and one-on-one consultations focused on building heart-healthy habits. Topics may include:

  • How your heart works
  • Safe exercise guidance
  • Nutrition and healthy eating
  • Medications
  • Blood pressure management
  • Weight management
  • Smoking cessation
  • Stress management

We offer a customized rehabilitation program for people with peripheral arterial disease. Your first appointment lasts 60 minutes, and classes are held alongside cardiac rehabilitation sessions.

For patients ready for a more intensive option, our accelerated program offers 90-minute sessions with longer, more challenging workouts. This may be a good fit if you:

  • Want to build endurance more quickly
  • Have work or hobby goals that require higher stamina
  • Need longer sessions due to travel or scheduling needs

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.

Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe walking shoes.

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 a group orientation about our program that lasts 90 minutes. During the visit, you will tour our gym and the equipment to prepare for your first full session. You will also schedule your future exercise class times.

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.

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