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Dixie Regional Medical Center

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation at Dixie Regional Medical Center's new clinic is a safe and effective way for you to recover from a heart attack, bypass surgery, or from stable angina. Active participation in our program will bring several benefits. You will feel better faster, become more fit, reduce your stress level, and reduce the risk of future heart-related problems.

For many patients, rehabilitation begins soon after undergoing some type of cardiac procedure, before ever leaving the hospital. The program of care can then continue in our rehabilitation clinic at 595 South Bluff Street under the direction of an exercise physiologist who has experience working with cardiac patients.

Our goal is to help you regain the highest quality of life possible through supervised exercise as well as helping you access other programs or services you might need to facilitate your recovery. DRMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Services can help you live longer. More importantly, we'll work with you to improve your quality of life.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cardiac Rehabilitation

Q. Why is an exercise physiologist the best type of professional to direct cardiac rehabilitation?

A. Exercise physiologists specialize in strengthening the heart and lungs with additional training about how muscle groups function throughout the body. Physical therapists focus on the muscle groups of the entire body with some training about the heart and lungs.

Q. Wouldn't I get the same benefits from working out at a gym?

A.No. IHC's program offers medical oversight with an on-site physician, EKG and blood pressure measurements to assure the safest rehabilitation experience possible.

Q. I know insurance programs will pay for a program of visits, but after that program has ended, may I continue to work out and pay on my own?

A.Yes. Depending on your desired program we can structure a reasonably inexpensive regular maintenance program so you can continue to work out in our medically safe environment.

Q. Is diet counseling a part of cardiac rehabilitation?

A.If it is needed. IHC's registered dietitians are available and trained to help you with Medical Nutrition Therapy at your request.

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595 South Bluff, St. George, Utah 84770
Telephone: (435) 688-5010