Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
The Cardiac Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab Programs have been re-opened.
CVMC offers a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program to address patients
with a wide range of heart and lung (cardiac and pulmonary) conditions.
The program includes an interdisciplinary plan for increasing physical
activity as well as teaching heart-healthy diet, stress reduction and
other preventive measures. (Upon completion the rehabilitation program,
a patient may join Catawba Valley Medical Center’s
Fitness Plus Center. It offers an indoor heated pool, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, exercise
classes, nutrition counseling and more.)
For more information about making a referral, to request a list of fees,
or for a tour of the Rehabilitation Center, please call 828.326.2131.
2018 Outcomes Report
Cardiac rehab and pulmonary rehab at CVMC is individually tailored to necessary
life style changes. The interdisciplinary plan includes:
- A physician monitored exercise/rehabilitation plan
- A dietary evaluation and assessment by a registered dietitian
- Stress management counseling by a psychologist
- Breathing retraining
- Cardiac and pulmonary education
Our team of medical professionals include specially trained staff who provide
a multidisciplinary plan of care.
Team members include:
- Physicians specially trained in Cardiopulmonary disease
- A program director certified by the American College of Sports Medicine
- Registered nurses
- Registered dietician
- Licensed professional counselor
- Vocational rehabilitation counselor
Approved diagnosis for program admission to Cardiac Rehabilitation includes:
- Heart attack
- Angioplasty/stents
- Stable angina
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Heart valve repair/replacement
- Heart transplantation
Approved diagnosis for program admission to Pulmonary Rehabilitation includes:
- COPD
- Lung transplantation
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Shortness of breath
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Bronchiectasis
- Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Interstitial lung disease
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program is certified by the N.C. Division
of Facility Services.
810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC 28602
For more information call 828.326.2131