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Programs & Services

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Provides rehabilitation for adults with heart disease or after a heart attack or other cardiac event.

People in the program include those who:

  • had a heart attack
  • had CABG (coronary artery bypass surgery)
  • had PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty)
  • had heart valve surgery
  • have angina (stable)
  • have heart failure

Services offered are:

  • education to reduce risk factors
  • supervised exercises
  • home exercise programs
  • nutrition
  • social and psychological support (client and family)

Access
Service Providers May Include
cardiologists, dietitians, exercise specialists, occupational therapists (OTs), psychologists, physical therapists (PTs), pharmacists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Partners

Partners/affiliations

Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute (MAZ) Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
NACRP
Preferred
Northern Alberta Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Other
Secondary Prevention