Cardiac Rehabilitation

St. Joseph’s offers a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation program in both the Inpatient and Outpatient settings. The program is nationally certified through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and was recently awarded "Best Cardiac Rehab" in the state by the American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

St. Joseph’s has nurses that are solely dedicated to inpatient cardiac rehabilitation which includes early ambulation and education that is customized to meet the needs of each patient. The patient is encouraged to continue in the Phase II outpatient exercise program. This program works in partnership with your physician to tailor an exercise regimen and medical management plan that helps facilitate a faster easier recovery. Patients exercise in a nurse supervised exercise classroom three times a week. Conditions that qualify a patient for Phase II cardiac rehabilitation include bypass surgery, percutaneous interventions (such as stents), myocardial infarction, and unresolved stable angina. The Phase II cardiac rehab program usually lasts 2-3 months, depending on the individual, and is usually reimbursed in all or part by insurance.

St. Joseph’s also offers a medically supervised exercise class called Hearts In Motion. This class is designed for participants of all abilities and age levels. It is especially recommended for individuals who have medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and peripheral vascular disease. The class is staffed by Registered Nurses. Participants are charged monthly.

The Outpatient cardiac rehab program operates in two locations. For more information please contact:

Hot Springs:
Mercy Heart Center
300 Werner St.
Hot Springs, AR 71903
(501) 622-2112

Hot Springs Village:
Mercy Medical Clinic
903 DeSoto Blvd.
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 922-6366

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