The time after a heart attack, heart surgery, or other cardiac event can be challenging. Even though you are well enough to return home after your hospitalization your doctor may prescribe Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation as an essential part of your recovery.
Cardiac Rehabilitation is an exercise and education program that helps you regain your strength, reduce cardiac disease risk factors, and prevent future cardiac events.
Penn Medicine's outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, located on the campus of the historic Pennsylvania Hospital, is your solution for maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle after a cardiac event or hospitalization for a heart condition.
Our dedicated staff of Cardiologists, Registered Nurses and Exercise Physiologists offer individualized monitored exercise programs and education based on your needs in a supportive environment that helps you build the confidence you need to get your life back.
How can the Cardiac Rehab program help you live a healthier and longer life?
The Cardiac Rehab team will guide you to better manage cardiac risk factors through:
- Exercise: We create an individualized aerobic exercise plan designed specifically for you. We will help you gain strength and improve endurance so you can get back to your usual activities, including work, hobbies, and regular exercise.
- Nutrition: We will help you learn about the importance of healthy eating habits, weight control, and smart food choices to help you lose weight and better manage blood sugar and cholesterol.
- Education: We will provide individual education that covers controllable risk factors that contribute to heart disease so you can take a more active and responsible role in your recovery.
- Support: Our staff will address concerns and give ongoing encouragement to help you cope with any emotions you may be feeling about your disease process. Staff can even guide you to find additional resources such as smoking cessation programs, nutritionist, and emotional counseling. You can even participate in our support group after graduating!
Is Cardiac Rehab right for me?
- Cardiac Rehab lowers your risk of a second cardiac event.
- Cardiac Rehab is for any person who has experienced a heart attack or undergone angioplasty, bypass surgery, a heart transplant or valve surgery. Patient's recently diagnosed with chronic chest pain or congestive heart failure may also be eligible (specific criteria apply).
- Cardiac Rehabilitation is covered by most insurance plans. Patients must be referred to the Penn Medicine Cardiac Rehab Program by their physician or cardiologist to participate.
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When is Cardiac Rehab offered?
- 7 am to 5 pm
- Exercise and education sessions are based on your physician's prescription / referral.
- Cardiac Rehab sessions are two to three times a week for six to 12 weeks
- Sessions are routinely between 60 and 90 minutes.
- Our staff will make every effort to be flexible to accommodate your schedule.
Call our main number for an appointment.
Location
Pennsylvania Hospital
Duncan Building, Suite 506
700 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
The entrance is on 700 Spruce Street adjacent to PARKING LOT #2
FREE PARKING will be provided for up to two hours.
Other Penn Medicine Cardiac Rehab sites are available at our Penn Medicine Princeton Health, Chester County Hospital, and Lancaster General Health locations.
Contact Us
If you have any questions and would like to speak to our staff, please call our MAIN number 215-829-7895.
For Appointments or Questions call our Lead RN Adrienne Agnew 215-829-7896
To contact a manager please call Gina Cavalli MSN, RN 215-829-2061